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What Snap’s I.P.O. Filing Reveals About the Company What Snap’s I.P.O. Filing Reveals About the Company
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Snap, the parent of Snapchat, disclosed several important aspects of its business in its initial public offering document. The complete filing is here. Below are notable excerpts.Snap, the parent of Snapchat, disclosed several important aspects of its business in its initial public offering document. The complete filing is here. Below are notable excerpts.
The company has attracted a number of prominent backers, who are expected to reap handsome rewards — if only on paper — in the initial public offering. Among them are investment firms like Benchmark Capital, which owns more than 10 percent of the company; Lightspeed Venture Partners, which owns about 6 percent; and Institutional Venture Partners, which has about 4 percent. The company has attracted a number of prominent backers, who are expected to reap handsome rewards — if only on paper — in the initial public offering. Among them are investment firms like Benchmark Capital, which owns about 13 percent of the company.
Snap’s offering is being led by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. Morgan Stanley won the desired “lead left” position on the prospectus. The bank also led Facebook’s initial public offering.Snap’s offering is being led by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. Morgan Stanley won the desired “lead left” position on the prospectus. The bank also led Facebook’s initial public offering.