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How to buy Databricks stock when it goes public
Here's everything we know so far about the Databricks IPO.
Databricks Inc, best known for its unified data analytics platform, is reportedly considering an IPO later this year. According to a Bloomberg report, the company was valued at $6.2 billion in 2019. But the company announced new funding on Feb. 1, 2021 from investors including Amazon and Alphabet that valued the company at $28 billion, CNBC reported.
Here's what we know so far about the IPO — and how to invest when the stock goes public.
What we know about the Databricks IPO
Databricks is expected to go public. Databricks has not yet filed a viewable Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. We'll update this page with information as it becomes available.
There's no news yet about how much the stock will cost when it goes public. No date has been set for when the stock will be publicly available.
How to buy shares in Databricks when it goes public
Once Databricks goes public, you'll need a brokerage account to invest. Consider opening a brokerage account today so you're ready as soon as the stock hits the market.
- Compare share trading platforms. Use our comparison table to help you find a platform that fits you.
- Open your brokerage account. Complete an application with your details.
- Confirm your payment details. Fund your account.
- Research the stock. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol – – and research it before deciding if it's a good investment for you.
- Purchase now or later. Buy your desired number of shares with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches a desired price.
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