https://pitchbook.com/tag/snap snap en-US Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2017-year-in-review-top-5-global-vc-deals-exits-funds In 2017, China cemented its presence in global venture capital, but the US still dominated deal value and much of the funds space. And then, of course, there's SoftBank. Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2017-year-in-review-top-5-global-vc-deals-exits-funds https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snap-loses-engineering-head-tencent-discloses-2b-stake The company's senior VP of engineering is stepping down amid an overhaul of its signature platform. Meanwhile, internet giant Tencent now holds a 12% stake in Snap. Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snap-loses-engineering-head-tencent-discloses-2b-stake https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snap-blue-apron-shares-plunge-as-ipo-hype-fades Snap and Blue Apron are suffering large devaluations relative to their final VC rounds amid rapid cash burn and tepid growth. Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snap-blue-apron-shares-plunge-as-ipo-hype-fades https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ma-key-to-unlocking-snaps-future-success-datagraphic As investors consider exiting their positions in Snap over the coming weeks, it’s important to point out that the company has done deals to address the biggest threats to their future success. Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ma-key-to-unlocking-snaps-future-success-datagraphic https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snaps-ipo-a-tech-spectacle-datagraphic In what's likely the most highly anticipated IPO since Facebook, Snap is poised to take the plunge into the public markets in the coming days. Check out our latest datagraphic featuring Snap's IPO... Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snaps-ipo-a-tech-spectacle-datagraphic https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/how-does-snap-compare-to-pre-ipo-facebook-twitter-and-linkedin Snap's public IPO filing on Thursday gave everyone a peek into the inner workings of the secretive company, but how does it compare to previous similar companies that previously completed IPOs? Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/how-does-snap-compare-to-pre-ipo-facebook-twitter-and-linkedin https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/an-inside-look-at-snaps-ipo-filing Snap finally submitted its much-anticipated public IPO filing, giving us a view into the notoriously secretive company's metrics. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/an-inside-look-at-snaps-ipo-filing https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snap-set-to-publicly-file-for-ipo-this-week Snap is rumored to be planning to publicly file for its upcoming IPO in the coming days, offering up a rare opportunity to see its closely guarded financials. Sun, 29 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snap-set-to-publicly-file-for-ipo-this-week https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snap-swipes-sonys-ceo-ahead-of-ipo Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton is reportedly stepping down from his position as head of the film and television powerhouse to take on a more active role at Snap, the parent company of Snap. Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snap-swipes-sonys-ceo-ahead-of-ipo https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snap-sued-accused-of-faking-growth-by-ex-employee Fewer than two months after Snap filed for its highly anticipated IPO, the company behind the ephemeral photo-sharing app Snapchat has been sued for allegedly inflating growth metrics. Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snap-sued-accused-of-faking-growth-by-ex-employee https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2016-year-in-review-top-5-vc-deals-exits-funds This year has seen some record-setting VC financings and exits, along with some major funds. Some of the biggest numbers have come out of China, and some major deals involve the usual suspects. Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2016-year-in-review-top-5-vc-deals-exits-funds https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snapchat-rebrands-as-snap-announces-first-hardware-product Snapchat has rebranded and announced its first physical product: a pair of glasses with an implanted camera reminiscent of the failed Google Glass, but perhaps this time it's different. Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snapchat-rebrands-as-snap-announces-first-hardware-product https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/cmon-facebook-another-snapchat-knockoff Instagram recently announced it will be rolling out a new feature that is shockingly similar to what its rival Snapchat offers. Here, one of our writers breaks down why Snapchat shouldn't be worried. Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/cmon-facebook-another-snapchat-knockoff https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snapchat-pivotal-labs-viptela-the-largest-vc-valuation-jumps-of-may Using the PitchBook Platform, which tracks over 25,000 VC valuations, we pulled May's completed funding rounds in the U.S. and ranked them by largest valuation step-up multiple and post-money increase Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snapchat-pivotal-labs-viptela-the-largest-vc-valuation-jumps-of-may https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snapchat-valuation-not-disappearing Snapchat has reportedly raised $175 million in funding from Fidelity Investments, keeping its valuation at $16 billion. What happened to those markdowns? Thu, 10 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/snapchat-valuation-not-disappearing