Public Stock

public.comFinTech / Capital MarketsFounded: 2015Funding to Date: $472.8MM

Public is a financial technology company which offers a commission-free trading platform to individual investors. The platform is designed to allow users to invest in stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, combining educational tools with social engagement features. Public also provides features such as fractional investing and community-driven discussions striving to help users learn and make informed decisions. This company was founded by Leif Abraham, Jannick Malling, and Peter Quinn in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Public Stock Price

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Last Closed Trade 2
Close Date
xx/xx/xx
Last Closed Trade Price
$xx.xx
Last Funding Round (LFR)
Date
xx/xx/xx
Price per Share
$xx.xx

Public Funding Rounds and Valuation

Funding History Chart
Funding Round Details
Funding Date Share Class Amount Raised Price per Share Post-Money Valuation Key Investors
12/02/2024 Series D-2 $149.09MM $xx.xx $602.49MM Accel
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
31,822,148
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Accel
12/06/2021 Series D-1 $7.69MM $xx.xx $1.52B Maria Sharapova
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
423,299
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.1x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Maria Sharapova
02/17/2021 Series D $220MM $xx.xx $1.2B Accel, Aglae Ventures, Dreamers Vc, Greycroft, Inspired Capital, Intuition Capital, Lakestar, Mantis Vc, Phil Defranco, Tiger Global Management
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
14,653,569
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.1x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Accel, Aglae Ventures, Dreamers Vc, Greycroft, Inspired Capital, Intuition Capital, Lakestar, Mantis Vc, Phil Defranco, Tiger Global Management
12/03/2020 Series C-1 $7.96MM $xx.xx $212.22MM Accel, Advancit Capital, Dick Parsons, Greycroft, Lakestar, Mantis Vc, Tony Hawk
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
2,979,202
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Accel, Advancit Capital, Dick Parsons, Greycroft, Lakestar, Mantis Vc, Tony Hawk
12/03/2020 Series C $57.5MM $xx.xx $212.22MM Accel, Advancit Capital, Dick Parsons, Greycroft, Lakestar, Mantis Vc, Tony Hawk
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
17,226,389
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Accel, Advancit Capital, Dick Parsons, Greycroft, Lakestar, Mantis Vc, Tony Hawk
01/03/2020 Series B $15MM $xx.xx $73.74MM Accel, Advancit Capital, Casey Neistat, Dreamers Vc, Greycroft, Morgan Debaun, Scott Belsky
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
8,986,116
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Accel, Advancit Capital, Casey Neistat, Dreamers Vc, Greycroft, Morgan Debaun, Scott Belsky
03/27/2019 Series A-2 $5.78MM $xx.xx $50.66MM Accel, Advancit Capital, Greycroft, Mac Venture Capital
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
7,500,000
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Accel, Advancit Capital, Greycroft, Mac Venture Capital
03/27/2019 Series A-1 $2MM $xx.xx $50.66MM Accel, Advancit Capital, Greycroft, Mac Venture Capital
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
2,015,296
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Accel, Advancit Capital, Greycroft, Mac Venture Capital
03/27/2019 Series A $6.58MM $xx.xx $50.66MM Accel, Advancit Capital, Greycroft, Mac Venture Capital
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
4,972,747
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Accel, Advancit Capital, Greycroft, Mac Venture Capital
11/28/2017 Series Seed 1 $637,126.00 $xx.xx $6.35MM Greycroft
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
637,126
Liquidation Pref Order
2
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Greycroft
11/28/2017 Series Seed 2 $578,913.72 $xx.xx $6.35MM Greycroft
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
187,959
Liquidation Pref Order
2
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Greycroft

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Atlant Ventures
Ducontra Ventures
Phil Defranco
Khaira Capital
Dick Parsons
Tony Hawk
Inspired Capital
Casey Neistat
Vine Capital Management

Leadership & Board

Leadership

Leif Abraham
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Jannick Malling
Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer
Sruthi Lanka
Chief Financial Officer
Stephen Sikes
Chief Operating Officer

Board

Alison Engel
Greycroft
Oliver Heimes
Lakestar
Sameer Gandhi
Accel

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Is Public a public company?

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Public News and Media Highlights

Public announces $135M Series D-2 capital raise

In September, Public celebrated its five-year anniversary, and it’s been nearly four years since our Series D. Today, we’re excited to announce new financing totaling $135 million, including $105 million in equity financing and $30 million in debt. This round was once again led by Accel, which has led or co-led every funding round since we launched in 2019. We’re incredibly grateful to have a partner who believes in Public’s vision as much as we do.

Public Raises $135M Series D-2 For AI-Driven Investment

Investment platform Public announced Monday that it has raised $135 million in equity and debt financing amid sharp growth in adoption of its AI-enabled research features. The financing, which New York-based Public described as a Series D-2, included $105 million in equity and $30 million in debt, with longtime backer Accel as the lead investor. Previously, the 5-year-old company had raised more than $300 million in venture funding.

Public Investing Review 2024: Community and Stocks Combined

Public Investing is an online investing platform combining traditional stock trading with social networking features. It offers stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, and alternative assets with community insights. The app has no minimums, fractional shares, and commission-free trades making it appealing for active traders wanting portfolio diversity.

Postman Acquires Orbit To Enhance API Management Platform

API management platform Postman has acquired community engagement tool Orbit to integrate community features into its Public API Network. This will help API publishers expand their user communities and get direct feedback. No financial details were disclosed.
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Updated on: Dec 21, 2024

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