BENDING SPOONS TARGETS $1.62B IPO FOR VIMEO

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TUE, JUN 23, 2026

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Bending Spoons, the Italian software acquirer behind Vimeo, is pursuing a US IPO seeking to raise approximately $1.62 billion. The company plans to sell 58 million shares priced between $26 and $28 each.

The offering would value Bending Spoons at $19 billion at the top of the range. The Rome-based company acquires and revamps struggling software businesses, with Vimeo as its marquee property. Bending Spoons has built a portfolio through acquisitions of popular productivity and creative software tools. The IPO marks a significant step for the private equity-backed firm, bringing it to public markets. At the proposed price range, the company would raise funds to support future acquisitions and growth initiatives. The IPO comes as tech companies continue accessing capital markets following recent market volatility. Bending Spoons' backers are also participating in the offering, signaling confidence in the company's valuation and market trajectory.

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BENDING SPOONS TARGETS $1.62B IPO FOR VIMEO

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