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Figma
Design SaaS · Pre-IPO · $12.5B (Q3 2024 secondary)
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Excellent (A-) — Round Z Pre-IPO Risk Grade
Figma is the leading collaborative design platform. The $20B Adobe acquisition was terminated December 2023 after UK CMA antitrust review; Figma received a $1B termination fee and continued operating independently with strong revenue trajectory. IPO indicators present 2025-2026. Clean governance and disciplined post-termination valuation produce one of the highest-quality pre-IPO profiles.
89
Composite / 100
Where this grade comes from.
Governance Risk
A-
Valuation Methodology
A-
Secondary Liquidity
B+
Financial Disclosure
A-
Exit Probability
A-
Key risk events & disclosures.
- Adobe acquisition terminated December 2023 — $1B termination fee received
- Q3 2024 secondary at $12.5B (reset from $20B Adobe-deal valuation)
- Profitable operating cash flow, growing revenue
- IPO indicators: banker selection, S-1 preparation 2025-2026
/ Best for
Investors seeking SaaS exposure with the cleanest post-failed-acquisition profile and clear near-term IPO trajectory.
/ Watch out for
Adobe Express, Sketch, and Canva competitive pressure intensifying. The reset from $20B to $12.5B remains the relevant valuation anchor — primary funding will determine if the company can re-expand.