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Automattic

Automattic

Private
San Francisco, CaliforniaConsumer & Commercehttps://www.automattic.com

Last 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

WordPress parentwebsite buildere-commerce platformcontent management systemCMSWooCommerceblogging platformmanaged WordPress hostingenterprise WordPressopen source contributionfreemium SaaSpayment processingspam filteringdistributed companyAI content generation

Price History

Caplight MarketPrice™ estimate for Automattic, published with a 90-day delay.

Delayed data

Caplight MarketPrice™

$62.14

per share, as of July 2023

-29.8%

6-month change

The most recent months of MarketPrice™ are available to Caplight clients.

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Caplight Momentum Score

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Automattic Comparables

Compare Automattic with similar companies based on industry and business-model similarity.

Automattic comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
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Squarespace
86%
Wix.com
86%
Newfold Digital
86%

Automattic Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
VC RoundFeb 1, 2021
Series DSep 19, 2019
Series CMay 5, 2014
Series BJan 22, 2008
Series AApr 12, 2006

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Jason Hoffman

Executive In Residence & Advisor to the CEO

Executive Team

Matt Mullenweg

CEO

Executive Team

Automattic Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Automattic investors
InvestorRounds
Blacksmith CapitalSeries A
Aglaé VenturesVC Round
ICONIQ CapitalSeries C, VC Round
Cowboy VenturesSeries C
Schonfeld Strategic AdvisorsVC Round
Salesforce VenturesSeries D
Radar PartnersSeries 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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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 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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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Employee Range1,040
Year Founded2005
Last FundingFeb 1, 2021

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