2026-01-07 01:22:53

The communication giant Discord's IPO application plan was recently revealed, which could be an important signal for the revival of tech stock financing this year. According to the latest reports, this platform with over 200 million monthly active users has quietly submitted an application for listing to U.S. regulators.

Currently, Discord is working with top investment banks such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase to advance this plan. Although the specific timeline for the IPO has not yet been determined, its large user base has already made it a focus in the capital markets. It is worth noting that this company was valued at $15 billion during its funding round in 2021 and even rejected a $12 billion acquisition offer from Microsoft, demonstrating its market value.

Even more interesting is that the IPO market for tech stocks is now clearly heating up. Last year's financing data says it all — the total amount raised by tech stocks through initial public offerings reached $15.6 billion, more than doubling the amount in 2024. AI fleet management software company Motive Technologies and travel app developer Klook Technology have also submitted IPO applications, indicating that the entire sector is becoming more active.

Of course, in the process of pushing for a listing, Discord also faces pressure from regulators regarding enhanced protections for minors. This is an unavoidable issue for any tech company planning to enter the U.S. stock market.

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Blockblind

· 3h ago

Is Discord finally going public? It should have happened a long time ago. With such a user base of 200 million, it's definitely worth investing in.

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ConsensusBot

· 21h ago

Is Discord going public? Damn, how much could it be worth? Microsoft is willing to spend 12 billion to acquire it. This time, there will probably be another wave of the wealthy effect, early investors will be laughing all the way to the bank. However, the issue of protecting minors is likely to be heavily scrutinized by the SEC, and the entire community will be affected as well. I'm optimistic about Discord, but this IPO process probably won't be as smooth as expected. Wait, how come Motive and Klook are also lining up? It feels like tech stocks are really making a comeback this year.

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LiquidationAlert

· 01-07 01:49

Oh no, Discord is finally going public? This wave is about to take off --- Microsoft's 12 billion dollars were rejected, now the valuation could multiply several times --- The IPO market is so hot, should we buy the dip or run away --- How will Discord pass the hurdle of protecting minors --- 200 million monthly active users, this data is indeed impressive --- Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan have stepped in, it seems Discord is really going all in --- The track is becoming active, is this a sign of a rebound in the bear market --- Refusing Microsoft and still being so tough, no wonder it's Discord --- Total financing of 15.6 billion USD, tech stocks are really bouncing back --- Strict policies on minor protection might make going public difficult

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ZKProofster

· 01-07 01:49

lol discord going public? honestly the kid protection angle is where it gets spicy... that's actually the real regulatory bottleneck nobody's talking about enough. goldman & jpmorgan pushing this through doesn't solve the protocol-level trust issues they've got

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ChainChef

· 01-07 01:41

discord finally cooking something spicy... but ngl that $15B valuation from 2021 already feels half-baked compared to what the market's been simmering up lately. 156B in tech IPO liquidity tho? that's the real alpha seasoning right there, making me wanna marinate my portfolio before the regulatory taste test gets too bitter lmao

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BlockchainNewbie

· 01-07 01:40

Is Discord going public? Sure, just waiting to see if the valuation will double again. Anyway, Microsoft didn't even spend 12 billion dollars.

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WhaleMinion

· 01-07 01:25

Is Discord going public? I just want to know how much this wave can rise. Anyway, it's the same old story—fundraising, going public, and harvesting retail investors. Wait, refusing Microsoft's billion? So now the IPO valuation must be incredible. Protecting minors is really something that needs attention; otherwise, the public opinion pressure after going public could explode. Doubling growth sounds good, but those entering at this point should be cautious. How long can this tech stock rebound last? With so many users and traffic, Discord is indeed valuable. It all depends on how the pricing is set.

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PanicSeller

· 01-07 01:24

Is Discord going public? What's the selling point, can users make money just because there are many users? --- Rejecting Microsoft's 12 billion dollars and still daring to IPO, they really have guts. --- Regulators are starting to stir again, which is always a hurdle for tech stocks. --- Wait, does Discord make money? It just feels like a community tool. --- This IPO wave is coming, tech stocks are about to get excited again. --- Doubling growth sounds good, but the commercialization ability of platforms like Discord has always been an issue. --- Microsoft's 12 billion dollar offer back then was really a gift; now the valuation is definitely even higher. --- If the protection of minors continues to be a focus, how to profit remains a question mark.

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