Microsoft-backed cloud and data security firm Rubrik has filed for an IPO, disclosing increasing revenue as well as losses.
Announcement of IPO and Key Players
According to the filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Wells Fargo & Co., Barclays, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs Group are leading Rubrik’s initial public offering (IPO). The business plans to issue its shares under the ticker name RBRK on the New York Stock Exchange.
Financial Information and Plans for Fundraising
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Although Rubrik has not yet revealed the amount or price of its intended share, Bloomberg News stated that the company may aim to raise between US$500 million and US$700 million through the IPO. This action comes after Reddit and Astera Labs’ triumphant initial public offerings (IPOs) last month, which exceeded their fundraising targets and saw an increase in trading debuts.
The CEO's View on Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks are a constant problem for both enterprises and governments, as noted by Bipul Sinha, the chairman and CEO of Rubrik, in a letter to investors included in the prospectus. The filing underscores the importance of cybersecurity in today’s digital economy as it coincides with an increasing trend of firms seeking money through public listings.
Assessment and Development KPIs Palo Alto, California-based Rubrik was valued at $4 billion with Microsoft’s 2021 investment. A 5% rise in overall revenue to $627.9 million over the prior year was made possible by the company’s subscription annual recurring revenue (ARR), which surged by 47% year over year despite the $354 million loss.
Listing Schemes and Equities Sign
Although the amount of the sale was not disclosed, Rubrik intends to list its Class A common stock under the symbol “RBRK” on the New York Stock Exchange, which will be a big step towards the company’s goal of becoming public.
Through its initial public offering (IPO) filing, Rubrik demonstrates its goal of navigating the cybersecurity environment and utilising its collaboration with Microsoft to propel innovation and growth within the cloud and data security industry.
“CrowdStrike Falcon has become cybersecurity’s source of truth and platform of record. Our partnership with Rubrik strengthens CrowdStrike’s data gravity, unifying threat detection with data discovery, classification and backup,” said Daniel Bernard, chief business officer at CrowdStrike. “Through this partnership, we’re delivering the visibility and context security teams need to prioritize and accelerate response actions required to stop breaches of sensitive information – all from a single platform.”
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