Forerunner's long game: As startups stall before IPO, all options are on the table [TechCrunch]
Warby Parker Inc. (WRBY)
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Source: TechCrunch
None has gone through a traditional IPO process. Warby Parker was taken public through a special purpose acquisition vehicle. Bonobos was acquired by Walmart. Glossier is still privately held, along with many other design-forward brands in Forerunner's portfolio. That's not a failure, according to Forerunner founder Kirsten Green. In today's landscape, nearly every alternative to the traditional IPO has become the new norm. Consider that companies like fintech Chime and smart ring outfit Oura, founded in 2012 and 2013, respectively, were also early bets for Forerunner and have achieved valuations north of $5 billion, proving their staying power in crowded markets. But while Chime has confidentially filed to go public , Oura's CEO has said there are no immediate plans for an IPO At TechCrunch's StrictlyVC evening late last week, Green made it clear she doesn't mind. Asked specifically whether she is bothered by Oura's CEO, Tom Hale, repeatedly telling the media the company is not
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- Warby Parker (NYSE:WRBY) had its "hold (c-)" rating reaffirmed by analysts at <a style="font-weight:bold" href="https://weissratings.com/">Weiss Ratings</a>.MarketBeat
- Why Category Creators Win Even In Down Markets [Forbes]Forbes
- Warby Parker (NYSE:WRBY) had its "overweight" rating reaffirmed by analysts at Piper Sandler.MarketBeat
- Google Is Planning to Launch AI Glasses in 2026. This 1 Stock to Buy Could Be the Biggest Winner. [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Warby Parker (WRBY) Climbs 46% Ahead of 2026 AI Development [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
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- 11/6/25 - Beat
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Sec Filings
- 12/15/25 - Form 4
- 12/15/25 - Form 4
- 12/15/25 - Form 4
- WRBY's page on the SEC website