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Bending Spoons shares jump nearly 7% in US market debut

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Posted on July 1, 2026

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· Last updated: July 1, 2026

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Bending Spoons Shares Surge 7% in US Market Debut, Hit $19.7 Billion Valuation

Bending Spoons' U.S. Market Debut Performance

Initial Trading Results

July 1 (Reuters) - Shares of Bending Spoons jumped nearly 7% in their U.S. market debut on Wednesday, giving the Italian technology company a $19.7 billion valuation.

Market Impact and Valuation

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Arasu Kannagi Basil in Bengaluru; Editing by Joyjeet Das)

Key Takeaways

  • The IPO was priced at $29 per share, above the $26–28 range, raising about $1.68 billion and implying an ~$18.4 billion valuation (axios.com)
  • Shares jumped nearly 7 % in trading, pushing the valuation toward $19.7 billion on its first day (axios.com)
  • Bending Spoons—known for acquiring brands like AOL, Evernote, Vimeo and Eventbrite—is positioning itself as an operational acquirer aiming to revitalize digital businesses (techcrunch.com)

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What happened to Bending Spoons shares on their US market debut?
Bending Spoons shares jumped nearly 7% on their US market debut.
What valuation did Bending Spoons achieve after its US debut?
Bending Spoons was valued at $19.7 billion following its US market debut.
Which company is Bending Spoons?
Bending Spoons is an Italian technology company.
Who reported on Bending Spoons' US market debut?
The news was reported by Arasu Kannagi Basil in Bengaluru and edited by Joyjeet Das.

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