Automattic
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Feb 1, 2021
Est. Valuation
$7.5B
Total Funding Raised
$490.6M
Momentum
Top 25%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Automattic is a technology company that creates publishing platforms and open-source content management systems to empower users to share their stories and content freely, regardless of their background.
Sector
Consumer & Commerce
Verticals
E-commerce, Digital Publishing, Creator Economy, Low-Code/No-Code, User-Generated Content
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Freemium, Payment Processing Fee, Marketplace Commission, Services & Consulting, Revenue Share
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
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| Squarespace | 86% | |
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| 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.
- Mar 25, 2026
Company is a certified B Corporation.
- Mar 25, 2026
The White House named as a customer.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- 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.
- promotesSep 18, 2026
Automattic promoted Jeremy Klaperman to interim CFO on Sep 18th '26.
Automattic Filings
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| Type | Date | Amount Offered | Amount Sold | Filing | Pages | Download |
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Request accessFrequently 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 with no public stock price. Caplight tracks Automattic's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates 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. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.
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?
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