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Was Coinbase an IPO or DPO?

In 2017, Coinbase, one of the most popular cryptocurrency exchanges, announced that it had raised $100 million in a Series D funding round, valuating the company at $1.6 billion.

This was one of the largest ever funding rounds for a cryptocurrency startup and helped Coinbase cement its position as the leading player in the space. The funding round was led by IVP, a top venture capital firm, with participation from other major firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Ribbit Capital, and Union Square Ventures.

So what exactly is an IPO or DPO?

An IPO, or initial public offering, is when a company sells shares to the public for the first time. This is typically done to raise capital to grow the business.

NOTE: This article is intended for informational purposes only and not to be construed as investment advice. Coinbase has not been publicly listed or gone through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) or a Direct Public Offering (DPO). Therefore, Coinbase is not available to public investors. Investing in Coinbase carries significant risk and you should understand all the risks before investing in any digital currency.

A DPO, or direct public offering, is similar in that it also involves the sale of shares to the public. However, a DPO is typically done by companies that are already publicly traded and are looking to raise additional capital.

So was Coinbase an IPO or DPO?

Technically, Coinbase was not an IPO because it did not sell shares to the public for the first time. However, because it raised such a large amount of capital and did so through a traditional venture capital firm, it is often referred to as an IPO.

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