AI infrastructure company CoreWeave, backed by Nvidia, secured a $23 billion valuation on a fully diluted basis. However, its shares closed flat on its Nasdaq debut after opening nearly 3% below their offer price, as per media reports.
Due to recent stock market volatility, the company lowered its fundraising expectations. It initially hoped to raise between $3 billion and $4 billion. The stock opened at $39, compared with the IPO price of $40.
Slashed Expectations and a Smaller IPO
CoreWeave reduced the size of its initial public offering by 23.5%, planning to sell 37.5 million shares at $40 each. The price was significantly lower than the initial indicated range, and the decision to downsize was made a day earlier.
According to Reuters, AI chip giant Nvidia contributed
CoreWeave’s Bumpy IPO Sees $23 Billion Valuation But Investor Caution Lingers
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CoreWeave's high debt levels can increase financial risk, particularly for a company dependent on securing large contracts to maintain operations
