Core Viewpoint - Chime's IPO marks a significant event in the capital markets, being the largest bloodbath listing of the year, with a stark contrast between its last funding round valuation and its IPO valuation [2][4][18]. Summary by Sections IPO Details - Chime went public on June 12, 2023, with an IPO price of $27, raising $832 million and targeting a valuation of $11.6 billion. On its first trading day, the stock closed at $37.11, a 37% increase, bringing its market capitalization to $13.5 billion [2][4]. Market Context - The timing of Chime's IPO is notable as many anticipated unicorns postponed or canceled their IPO plans due to the tariff war, which disrupted expectations for a market recovery [3][4]. Valuation Discrepancy - Chime's last funding round in August 2021 valued the company at $25 billion, indicating a nearly $10 billion drop in valuation at the time of its IPO [4][18]. Financial Technology Landscape - The U.S. financial landscape has seen a rise in digital banks, with Chime being a prominent player. The company was founded in 2012 and has capitalized on the shift towards more accessible financial services, particularly for underbanked populations [10][12]. Growth and Challenges - Chime's growth trajectory has been marked by significant fundraising, totaling over $2.65 billion by 2021, with a valuation increase from $34 million in its A round to $25 billion before its IPO [12][18]. However, the company faced regulatory challenges and market volatility that impacted its valuation [18]. Financial Performance - Chime reported revenues of $1.3 billion in 2023, projected to grow to $1.7 billion in 2024, with a notable reduction in losses from $203 million in 2023 to $25 million in 2024 [20]. The introduction of ChimeCore, a software platform, is expected to improve financial performance by reducing costs [20]. Future Outlook - There is optimism for a recovery in the IPO market, with several fintech companies planning to go public in the next 18 months, potentially revitalizing investor interest and liquidity in the sector [21].

在经历了长期低迷之后，当唐纳德·特朗普于1月重返白宫时，美国首次公开募股(IPO)似乎有望反弹。 CoreWeave(CRWV.US)在3月份上市为市场带来了一些动力。但特朗普4月份宣布的关税令市场动荡不 安，导致Chime、交易平台eToro、在线贷款机构Klarna和票务市场StubHub等公司推迟了上市计划。 EToro目前计划于本周上市，数字健康公司Hinge health周二公布了IPO定价区间，预计很快就会上市。 Chime的上市申请是新兴科技公司准备测试市场风险偏好的最新迹象。上月，设计软件初创公司Figma 表示，已秘密提交IPO申请。 截至3月底，Chime拥有860万活跃会员，同比增长约23%。每位活跃会员产生的平均营收从231美元上升 至251美元。Chime的会员遍布全美50个州，其中55%是女性。该公司目前不在美国境外运营。据Chime 称，会员的平均年龄为36岁。 Chime表示，约有三分之二的会员将Chime视为"主要金融合作伙伴"。该术语指的是过去一个月内使用 其卡至少消费15次或收到至少200美元合格直接存款的用户。会员可以免费使用超过45,000台ATM， Chime 称其 ...