Run the Numbers State of the Private Markets: January 2025
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Feb 2, 2025 Dive into the latest insights on private markets with a look at top tech valuations and hiring trends. Discover which companies are rapidly expanding, and who’s facing layoffs. Key players like Databricks, Anduril, and Canva are spotlighted for their transformative impacts. Learn about recent funding rounds and executive hires that could shape the future landscape, plus sector highlights in foundational models, fintech, and autonomous driving. Get the scoop on how private and public valuations are evolving!
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Valuable Private Tech Companies
- Valuable private tech companies share common characteristics.
- These include high revenue multiples and the ability to attract investment.
Most Valuable Private Tech Companies
- SpaceX surpasses ByteDance as the most valuable private tech company.
- Three private tech companies exceed $100 billion valuations: SpaceX, ByteDance, and OpenAI.
Staying Private Longer
- Companies stay private longer due to high valuations and access to liquidity.
- This helps avoid public market scrutiny and fluctuating employee morale.