Lime begins life as a public company after years of uncertainty
Uber-backed Lime has transitioned to a public company, raising $167 million in its initial public offering.
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Uber-backed Lime went public on the Nasdaq with a valuation of $1.7 billion. The company raised $167 million in its IPO, with shares opening at $27.
Following the debut, shares in the scooter company climbed.
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Lime begins life as a public company after years of uncertainty TechCrunch · 91d ago broke it first
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Lime has officially launched its IPO, raising $167 million. The company's shares opened at $27 each, following a period described by TechCrunch as years of uncertainty.
Coverage from Reuters, Financial Times, and Yahoo Finance emphasizes the company's backing by Uber and notes that shares climbed after the offering. According to Yahoo Finance, the CEO stated that the IPO occurred at the "right moment." Market observers will be monitoring the continued performance of Lime's share price following its initial opening and the pricing announced via Business Wire.
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The obvious questions
How much did Lime raise in its IPO?
Lime raised $167 million.
What was the opening share price for Lime?
Shares opened at $27 a share.
Which major company backs Lime?
Lime is backed by Uber.
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