Automattic
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Feb 1, 2021
Est. Valuation
$7.5B
Total Funding Raised
$490.6M
Momentum
Top 1%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Automattic is a technology company that builds products and services for publishing, commerce, and messaging, including WordPress.com, WooCommerce, and Tumblr.
Sector
Enterprise Software
Verticals
E-commerce, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Cloud Infrastructure
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Freemium, Revenue Share, Data as a Service
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Price History
Caplight MarketPrice™ estimate for Automattic, published with a 90-day delay.
Caplight MarketPrice™
$62.14
per share, as of July 2023
-29.8%
6-month change
Caplight MarketPrice™ is an estimate of private secondary market pricing, shown here on a delayed basis for illustrative purposes only. It may be incomplete, is subject to change, and may not be relied upon for any purpose or considered investment advice.
Automattic Comparables
Compare Automattic with similar companies based on industry and business-model similarity.
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| Squarespace | 86% | |
| Wix.com | 86% | |
| Newfold Digital | 86% |
Automattic Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Round | Feb 1, 2021 | ||||
| Series D | Sep 19, 2019 | ||||
| Series C | May 5, 2014 | ||||
| Series B | Jan 22, 2008 | ||||
| Series A | Apr 12, 2006 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Automattic Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Blacksmith Capital | Series A |
| Aglaé Ventures | VC Round |
| ICONIQ Capital | Series C, VC Round |
| Cowboy Ventures | Series C |
| Schonfeld Strategic Advisors | VC Round |
| Salesforce Ventures | Series D |
| Radar Partners | Series B, Series A |
Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Jul 1, 2026
Job posting confirms acquisition of Beeper.com.
- Jul 1, 2026
Platform now powers over 4 million online stores.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- launchesOct 7, 2026
Automattic releases the WordPress MCP Adapter on Oct 7th '26
- hiresSep 28, 2026
Automattic Inc. will hire Matt Van Horn as board adviser on Oct 2nd '26.
- hiresSep 27, 2026
Automattic Inc. hired Hiten Shah as advisor on Sep 25th '26.
- has_issues_withSep 25, 2026
Automattic had issues with trademark disputes and claims on Jul 1st '26.
- hiresSep 19, 2026
Automattic hired Jeremy Klaperman as interim CFO on Sep 14th '26.
Automattic Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Automattic's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Automattic a public or private company?
Automattic is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Automattic?
Automattic is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Automattic's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Automattic worth (valuation)?
Automattic's valuation is estimated at $7.5B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Automattic stock?
Automattic shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Automattic's last funding round?
Automattic's most recent funding round was VC Round on February 1, 2021.
Who are the main investors in Automattic?
Key investors in Automattic include Schonfeld Strategic Advisors, Salesforce Ventures, Polaris Partners, BlackRock, Insight Partners.
Will Automattic IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Automattic.
How can I track Automattic secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Automattic's shares on secondary markets.