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20VC: Scale's $14.8BN Acquisition: Is Scale a Dead Man Walking / What Did Meta Buy | Chime IPO: Are IPOs Hotter Than Ever | Ramp Hits $16BN Diluting Only 1% | Salesforce, Slack and Dropbox Falling Behind: Are Incumbents Losing Ground

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

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IPO Insights and Market Dynamics

This chapter analyzes the recent trends in IPO activities, with a focus on Chime's successful debut and the potential revitalization of the IPO market. It discusses changing investor sentiments, the valuation landscape for payroll companies like Gusto, and the competitive dynamics between established firms and emerging startups. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by legacy software providers like Salesforce in maintaining innovation in a rapidly evolving tech ecosystem.

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