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LIFTOFF MOBILE RAISES $437M IN REVIVED IPO

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SAT, JUN 6, 2026

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Liftoff Mobile priced 19 million shares at $23 each in its US IPO, exceeding its $20-$22 marketed range and raising $437 million. The Blackstone-backed mobile marketing company achieved a $3.83 billion valuation in its second public listing attempt this year.

Liftoff Mobile's successful pricing marks a turnaround after the company withdrew its initial IPO filing earlier in 2024. The mobile app marketing platform sold shares above its marketed range, a positive signal for investor demand. The company's $3.83 billion post-IPO valuation reflects confidence in its ad-tech business at a time when capital markets remain selective about new listings. The 15% jump from the top of the marketed range suggests strong investor interest. Liftoff's revival comes amid mixed conditions for tech IPOs. While some companies like quantum computing firm Quantinuum have successfully raised capital—Quantinuum raised $1.68 billion at $60 per share, well above its $53-$55 range—many tech firms continue facing headwinds in accessing public markets. The IPO proceeds will likely support Liftoff's product development and market expansion as it competes in the increasingly competitive mobile marketing and analytics space.

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