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Secondary marketplace / Explore private companies / Thumbtack IPO
Thumbtack

Thumbtack IPO

$3.25B
Series I-2 Valuation, Jun 2021
Unicorn
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Thumbtack IPO date and status

2008
Founded
IPO Mentioned
Confidential Filing
S-1 Filed
IPO

Company details

Thumbtack was founded by Marco Zappacosta, Jonathan Swanson, Sander Daniels, and Jeremy Tunnell in 2008. The company has not officially endorsed a plan to participate in an IPO.

Thumbtack is an online platform that allows customers to hire service providers in a broad range of categories. The company has raised nearly $400 million in Venture Capital funding from investors including Collaborative Fund, Baillie Gifford, Tiger Global Management, Sequoia Capital, Draper Associates, Launch Fund, and Javelin Venture Partners. Per company press releases, Thumbtack last raised $150 million in July 2019 at a post-money valuation of $1.7 billion.

thumbtack.com
Sector
Consumer & Lifestyle
Subsector
E-commerce
Founded
2008
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, United States
Founders
Jonathan Swanson, Marco Zappacosta
Forge Price 1
Price not yet available
Market Activity 2
Limited
Last Matched Price
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Post-Money Valuation 3
$3.25B
Total Funding
$526MM
Last Funding Round
Series I-2

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Can you invest in Thumbtack pre-IPO?

Thumbtack is privately held and not traded on public markets, so pre-IPO investments are available only to accredited investors.

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For more on who qualifies—and how to get verified—see our blog “Accredited investors, qualified clients and qualified purchasers: Who can invest?”

Can you sell shares of Thumbtack before it goes public?

Yes, subject to any contractual or corporate transfer restrictions, it is possible to list your shares to sell while Thumbtack is still private. If you’re considering selling, you can register today for free to get started. Once registered, you can evaluate pricing insights and market activity to inform your decision, then post your shares for sale and set the terms, like quantity and price—all directly through our platform.

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What is the pre-IPO value of my Thumbtack shares?

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Is Thumbtack a publicly traded company?

Thumbtack is a private company and not publicly traded.

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Will Thumbtack go IPO?

Thumbtack 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 mergers and acquisitions. Find out which companies are eyeing an IPO on our Tech IPO Calendar 2025.

What is Thumbtack’s IPO price?

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When was Thumbtack founded?

Thumbtack was founded in 2008.

What is Thumbtack funding to date?

Thumbtack has raised $526MM to date.

Thumbtack major investors

Baillie Gifford
G Squared
Google Capital
Javelin Venture Partners
Sequoia Capital
Tiger Global Management

Thumbtack pre-IPO valuation and funding rounds

Funding history chart
Funding round and deals details
Funding Date Round Amount Raised Price per Share Post-Money Valuation 3 Key Investors
06/15/2021 Series I-2 $499,987.99 $13.11 $3.25B Baillie Gifford, Blackstone Alternative Asset Management, Capitalg, Founders Circle Capital, G Squared, Qatar Investment Authority, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
38,135
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
8.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Baillie Gifford, Blackstone Alternative Asset Management, Capitalg, Founders Circle Capital, G Squared, Qatar Investment Authority, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management
06/15/2021 Series I-1 $157.7MM $13.11 $3.25B Baillie Gifford, Blackstone Alternative Asset Management, Capitalg, Founders Circle Capital, G Squared, Qatar Investment Authority, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
12,028,061
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
8.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Baillie Gifford, Blackstone Alternative Asset Management, Capitalg, Founders Circle Capital, G Squared, Qatar Investment Authority, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management
07/22/2019 Series H $120MM $8.51 $1.71B Baillie Gifford, Sequoia Capital
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
14,101,057
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
8.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Baillie Gifford, Sequoia Capital
09/02/2015 Series G $123.83MM $8.51 $1.31B Baillie Gifford, Collaborative Fund, Google Capital, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
14,550,529
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
8.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Baillie Gifford, Collaborative Fund, Google Capital, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management
08/20/2014 Series F $75MM $5.83 $784.8MM Google Capital, Javelin Venture Partners, Mhs Capital, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
12,858,805
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
8.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Google Capital, Javelin Venture Partners, Mhs Capital, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management
05/22/2014 Series E $30MM $2.00 $227.6MM Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
14,988,760
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
8.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management
06/13/2013 Series D $12.5MM $0.49 $45.5MM Javelin Venture Partners, Mhs Capital, Sequoia Capital, Several Individual Investors
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
25,644,920
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
8.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Javelin Venture Partners, Mhs Capital, Sequoia Capital, Several Individual Investors
01/09/2012 Series C $4.5MM $0.24 $15.9MM Javelin Venture Partners, Mhs Capital, Several Individual Investors
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
18,754,690
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
8.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Javelin Venture Partners, Mhs Capital, Several Individual Investors
06/09/2010 Series B $1.2MM $0.16 $7.8MM Several Individual Investors
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
7,346,190
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
8.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Several Individual Investors
06/09/2009 Series A $778,056.21 $0.08 $3.1MM Javelin Venture Partners
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
9,458,730
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
8.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Javelin Venture Partners

Thumbtack IPO news and media highlights

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Fortune 04/23/2024

Thumbtack CEO Marco Zappacosta on the benefits of a remote-first company

Thumbtack CEO Marco Zappacosta advocates for fully remote work, citing benefits like expanded talent pools, alignment with customer base, and cost savings from eliminating office space. He believes legacy preferences for in-person work reflect outdated industrial era norms rather than reasoned principles.
San Antonio Current 03/17/2023

H-E-B and Thumbtack app now offering handyman, pet services in 300+ stores

Home management platform Thumbtack has taken the leap into the retail space via a new partnership with beloved San Antonio-based grocery giant H-E-B, Supermarket News reports.
Real Simple 10/26/2022

The 10 Most Popular Home Improvement Projects for Fall 2022, According to Thumbtack

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Subsector: E-commerce
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