Group 1 - Figma Inc. has hired Morgan Stanley to lead its initial public offering (IPO), which could be one of the largest IPOs of the year [1] - The company has also invited Goldman Sachs and Allen & Co. to assist with the listing, with the IPO potentially occurring as early as this year [1] - Figma had previously agreed to be acquired by Adobe for $20 billion in 2022, but the deal was canceled after over a year of regulatory scrutiny [1] Group 2 - Since its founding in 2013, Figma has raised over $300 million in funding, with major investors including Sequoia Capital and Greylock Partners [2] - The company's valuation reached $12.5 billion, with investments from firms like Coatue Management and Alkeon Capital Management [2] - The anticipated IPO of Figma is expected to provide a necessary boost to the IPO market, which has raised approximately $19 billion so far this year, a modest increase of only 11% compared to the same period in 2024 [2]