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Shares of ServiceTitan (TTAN.O) surged about 42% in their U.S. market debut on Thursday, propelling the cloud-based software company to a valuation close to USD 9 billion. The company’s shares opened at USD 101 each, significantly above the IPO price of USD 71.
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Although the valuation is slightly lower than the USD 9.5 billion it achieved in a 2021 funding round led by Thoma Bravo, it still marks a strong market debut. The recent strength in equity markets, along with hopes for lower interest rates and a soft economic landing, have fueled investor optimism in the U.S. IPO market this year.
CEO and co-founder Ara Mahdessian emphasized that the success of the IPO was due to “the strength and durability of the business” as well as favorable market conditions. He added, “So we’re happy that both these things happened, and this is the right time for ServiceTitan to be a public company.”
ServiceTitan joins a growing list of venture capital-backed firms going public, including social media platform Reddit and cybersecurity software company Rubrik. Reddit’s stock has increased nearly fivefold since its debut, while Rubrik’s shares have more than doubled.
Looking ahead, Joe Endoso, president of Linqto Capital, predicts that 2025 will be an “explosive year” for IPOs, with renewed investor confidence and ample capital driving a surge in tech investments.
For the IPO, ServiceTitan sold 8.8 million shares, raising about USD 625 million. The company increased its initial price range before pricing the shares above the raised range, signaling strong demand. The successful offering suggests growing investor interest in public tech stocks.
Founded by Mahdessian and Vahe Kuzoyan, ServiceTitan has become a key player in a niche market, providing software to over 11,800 businesses in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning sectors.
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup led the 14-firm underwriting syndicate for the IPO.
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