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ShipBob, a Chicago-based e-commerce fulfillment service provider founded in 2014, is reportedly planning to go public as soon as late 2024. The company has chosen JPMorgan Chase to lead its initial public offering (IPO) and is also working with Citigroup, according to recent reports. ShipBob offers software and services to help e-commerce businesses improve their operations, with a network of over 50 fulfillment centers across North America, Europe, and Australia.
The company has experienced significant growth since its inception, raising $330.5 million in total funding. Its last funding round in 2021, led by Bain Capital Ventures with participation from SoftBank Vision Fund, valued the company at over $1 billion. ShipBob's technology integrates with major e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Shopify, and Walmart, positioning it as a key player in the rapidly expanding e-commerce fulfillment sector.
Reports suggest that ShipBob's IPO could value the company at approximately $4 billion, though this figure and the timing of the offering may change. The potential listing comes amid a revival in the U.S. IPO market, with companies raising over $12 billion so far this year, more than triple the amount from the same period in 2023.
As ShipBob prepares for a possible public debut, investors and industry observers will be closely watching how the company positions itself in the competitive e-commerce logistics landscape. The success of ShipBob's IPO could provide insights into market appetite for technology-driven logistics companies and set the stage for future listings in the sector.
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5 - Financial Post - E-commerce fulfillment service provider ShipBob Inc. has chosen JPMorgan Chase & Co. to lead its planned initial public offering, people familiar with the situation said.
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