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Secondary Marketplace / Explore Private Companies / Primer IPO

Primer IPO

primer.aiEnterprise Software / Data Intelligence

Primer.ai was founded in 2015 by Sean Gourley. The company has not publicly endorsed plans to participate in an IPO.

Primer is the developer of an AI-powered solution aimed at the defense and security industries. Along with the U.S. Government, Primer's customers include companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, Walmart, and Starbucks. In 2022 the company acquired LightTag and Yonder. Primer has raised more than $160 in venture capital funding from investors including Addition, Steadfast, Sands Capital, Lux Capital, DCVC, and Amplify Partners. The company did not disclose valuation figures following a $110 million Series C funding round in 2021.

These comments should not be interpreted to mean that the company is formally pursuing or foregoing an IPO.

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Is Primer a publicly traded company?

Primer is a private company and not publicly traded.

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Will Primer go IPO?

Primer has not yet filed for an IPO. However, it's important to note that IPOs are not the sole avenue for a private company to transition to public trading. Private companies can also go public through alternative methods such as but limited to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), direct listings, or through mergers and acquisitions. Find out which companies are eyeing an IPO on our Tech IPO Calendar 2024.

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What is Primer's IPO price?

The IPO price for Primer will be known only if it becomes public. However, you may access the "Price At Last Round" and the "Implied EV" for publicly traded comparable companies with Forge Data.
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Can you invest in Primer pre-IPO?

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Can you sell Primer before it goes public?

Yes, you can seek to sell shares in Primer while it remains private. If you are considering selling, you can register today for free to get started. Once registered, a Private Market Specialist will guide you through any questions you might have. You may also continue to browse through our resources to help you understand the implications and procedures involved in selling your private market shares.

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What is Primer's funding to date?

Primer has raised $209.83MM to date.
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When was Primer founded?

Primer was founded in 2015.

Who are Primer's major investors?

Lux Capital
AME Cloud Ventures
Crosslink Capital
Addition
Amplify Partners
Sands Capital

Primer funding rounds and last known valuation

Date Funding Round Funding Raised Price per Share Last Known Valuation
6/14/2023

Series D and D-1

 $69MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
6/22/2021

Series C, C Exchange, C-1 and C-1 Exchange

 $84.89MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
11/15/2018

Series B and B Exchange

 $41.4MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
10/24/2017

Series A

 $11.04MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
1/1/2015

Series Seed

 $3.5MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
Based on primary financings
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