Thursday, April 16, 2015

Etsy completes its IPO, valuing the craft marketplace at over $3.5 billion


After 10 years in business, Etsy went public today, raising over $500 million and giving the company a value of more than $3.5 billion. The stock was priced at $16 a share but immediately jumped to $32 when it opened.


While it's not yet profitable, Etsy has seen its revenue surge over the last three years. The company has benefited from extraordinary network effects, word-of-mouth marketing, and customer loyalty that stems from its focus on empowering the creators of handmade goods.


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