Zapier Stock, Valuation, and IPO Potential
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Recent Zapier News
12/10/2024: How Zapier Became Profitable in 3 Years
01/24/2024: Zapier launches an all-in-one automation platform
07/07/2022: Same, Same but Different with Vanta and Zapier
01/14/2021: Sequoia Buys Shares in Elusive Startup Zapier
Older news…
About Zapier
Zapier is an “integrations-platform-as-a-service” (iPaaS) startup that helps companies automate repetitive workflows across digital platforms. Its solutions include automation, lead management, sales pipeline, marketing campaigns, customer support, data management, project management, and technical support tickets.
Integrations through APIs enable time-saving automations. Though many other software platforms offer integrations and APIs, Zapier’s more than 6,000 integrations make it a go-to platform for small and large businesses.
Some of the more popular integrations include Gmail, Google Docs, Salesforce, Asana, Airtable, Meta, Notion, and Slack.
Zapier was founded by three friends who met at the University of Missouri. The company was accepted into the Summer 2012 Y Combinator batch.
It raised just $1.3 million in seed money after Y Combinator and reached profitability in 2014.
Here’s a video of how a simple integration between Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets works.
Ownership
Zapier is a late-stage startup. The majority of equity ownership remains held by the three founders, Wade Foster, Bryan Helmig, and Mike Knoop. Their combined equity stake may be as high as 80% of the company.
Bessemer Venture Partners, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Threshold, Salesforce Ventures, and Permanent Equity were among the earliest investors back in 2012.
Sequoia Capital and Steadfast Financial purchased stakes in a secondary transaction in 2021.
Funding Rounds
| Round | Date | Est. Valuation | Raise Amount | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerator/Incubator | 12/31/11 | $1.79M | $130.00K | $0.00 |
| Seed Round | 12/31/10 | $13.00M | $1.30M | $0.00 |
| Source: Caplight |
Valuation
The Sequoia Capital secondary purchase in January 2021 set the Zapier valuation at about $5 billion.
Because of the tight equity stack, private Zapier shares are not readily available on most pre-IPO platforms. Monitor pre-IPO marketplaces such as Hiive for availability.
IPO Potential
The Zapier IPO date is currently unknown. Management has been mostly quiet about its future plans to remain private or conduct an IPO.
But when Forbes’s Alex Konrad asked about an IPO, Wade Foster said, “Never say never.”
The company is profitable and has a relatively small number of venture capital investors. Therefore, there is little pressure or necessity for the company to go public. The 2021 private transaction provided liquidity for early investors.
If the IPO markets heat up and management wants to cash out of some of its concentrated equity, an IPO may be the best way to liquidate shares.
A direct share listing may be more prudent since the company doesn’t need to raise more money.
Other automation and SaaS startups would likely proceed first. Automation Anywhere is a more likely IPO candidate in the same space.
Bookmark this page to follow along as we approach the Zapier IPO date.
How to Buy Zapier Stock
Zapier stock is not publicly traded today, and private shares are difficult to find.
This company has extraordinarily tight controls on its shares because the founders still own a majority. Co-founder Wade Foster has indicated his hesitance for venture capital and built a profitable company that has self-funded growth.
Though pre-IPO shares are rare, investors can monitor pre-IPO marketplaces for opportunities to acquire shares. Most investors will need to wait until the IPO is complete before investing, which may never occur.
1. Access shares via pre-IPO investing platforms
Retail investors can monitor pre-IPO marketplaces for Zapier shares before the IPO. Investors must be accredited to acquire direct shares.
The SEC requires a net worth above $1 million (not including their primary residence) or an income above $200,000 (or $300,000 with a spouse) to buy private stock.
A few platforms have evolved to allow equity owners to fund stock options or liquidate holdings before the IPO. Some of the more popular include Hiive, EquityZen, Forge Global, and Linqto.
As of early May 2024, there are three listings on the Hiive marketplace.
Non-accredited investors can access pre-IPO companies via venture capital funds such as the Fundrise Innovation Fund (review). The fund holds companies such as ServiceTitan, Anthropic, and OpenAI.
However, Zapier is not a holding in the fund.
Check out our list of the best pre-IPO investing platforms for current platforms that may have shares available.
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2. Buy the stock during the Zapier IPO through a participating broker
A Zapier IPO is not imminent. However, if the company decides to go public, savvy retail investors can position themselves to participate.
Multiple brokers now offer the chance to invest in IPOs. Here are the most prominent:
Open accounts with the top brokers for IPO investing to give yourself the best chance to participate.
If your broker offers IPO access, join the email and text alerts for upcoming IPOs.
There are no guarantees you’ll receive shares, but shares may be worth pursuing some deals.
3. Participate in the Directed Share Program (If Available)
Another possibility is a Zapier directed share program.
When companies file their S-1 SEC filing, they sometimes include a directed share program for executives, affiliates, and others who helped it grow.
Zapier can attribute success to its monthly paying customers. As such, the company may offer IPO shares to customers. This would be more feasible for its individual customers rather than businesses.
Bookmark this page for more information as the IPO approaches.
4. Buy the stock after the Zapier IPO
Most investors are not eligible to buy direct pre-IPO shares, and getting allocations for any IPO is challenging.
The best chance of owning Zapier stock is to wait for the IPO and buy it afterward. This is not the news most investors want to hear, but it’s the reality.
Often, IPO prices jump on the first day of trading, so it may make sense to wait a few quarters before owning the stock to let the price volatility settle.
You may find discounted opportunities to own Zapier stock months after the IPO.
At this stage, we’ve gotten very few comments about a Zapier public offering. Management seems comfortable owning a large stake and holding it, avoiding additional investors. However, an IPO may be the most lucrative way to raise funds and provide liquidity for the primary owners.
Watch for a direct listing IPO since the company is not expected to need to raise funds.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Zapier Publicly Traded?
No. Zapier is not publicly traded.
What is the Zapier Stock Price?
Zapier is private, so there is no public Zapier stock price. Pre-IPO marketplace data is scarce.
What is the Zapier Stock Symbol?
There is no Zapier stock symbol yet because the company is private and has yet to file for an IPO.
We can only speculate about a Zapier ticker. Here are a few suggestions:
- ZAP
- ZAPR
Zapier News Archive
08/27/2020: Wade Foster, Co-founder & CEO at Zapier
05/08/2017: How Zapier Pulled Off Its One-and-Done Approach to Fundraising
10/31/2012: Zapier Raises $1.2M Seed Round
Conclusion
You may be a Zapier customer or use the integrations at your job. When we discover excellent companies, our first instinct may be to find out how to invest.
That’s easy if your target company is publicly traded. However, private companies like Zapier are more challenging to own. In this case, Zapier is more challenging than usual.
Shareowners are limited to a handful of venture capital companies, the founders, and possibly some employees. Regular retail investors like you and me typically won’t get the opportunity to invest in a private company like Zapier because of the lack of shares.
That said, accredited investors can still monitor pre-IPO platforms for shares. Employees may leave prematurely and want to cash out of the shares, or equity may find its way to the private markets.
From researching this article, I’ve learned that a Zapier IPO is unlikely anytime soon. If the IPO markets become favorable for SaaS or productivity startups, Zapier may opportunistically pursue a public route to provide significant liquidity to the three founders. However, I expect the founders to maintain majority interest after a potential Zapier IPO.
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Craig Stephens is a former IT professional who left his 19-year consulting career at the IRS to be a full-time finance writer. A DIY investor since 1995, he started Access IPOs in 2016 to provide a resource for ordinary investors pursuing access to IPOs. Craig studied Finance at Michigan State University and lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and three children. Learn more about Craig.
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