Automattic closed a new funding round of $288M in February and recently completed a $250M share buyback aimed at current and ex-employees at a $7.5B valuation (Matt Mullenweg)

Matt Mullenweg:
Automattic closed a new funding round of $288M in February and recently completed a $250M share buyback aimed at current and ex-employees at a $7.5B valuation  —  In February of this year, Automattic closed a new primary funding round of $288M, bringing in some great new partners including BlackRock …

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