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Figma Soars to $68B After Historic IPO Success

8/2/2025

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Figma's IPO on July 31, 2025, achieved a valuation of $19.3 billion, soaring to nearly $68 billion after a 250% stock increase.
This event marked the largest first-day gain for a U.S. IPO in over 30 years, fueled by strong demand for tech stocks.
The unsuccessful Adobe acquisition in 2023 enabled Figma to innovate independently, positively impacting investors.
Some critics believe the IPO pricing undervalued shares, potentially limiting profits for Figma's investors.

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Story summary

Figma's IPO on July 31, 2025, achieved a valuation of $19.3 billion, soaring to nearly $68 billion after a 250% stock increase.
This event marked the largest first-day gain for a U.S. IPO in over 30 years, fueled by strong demand for tech stocks.
The unsuccessful Adobe acquisition in 2023 enabled Figma to innovate independently, positively impacting investors.
Some critics believe the IPO pricing undervalued shares, potentially limiting profits for Figma's investors.