Created Thu 7th Aug 2008 12:51am PST by 
fredwilson
fredwilson 
Will Facebook IPO/Exit At A Valuation Greater Than $15bn
Background: Microsoft invested in Facebook last year at a $15bn valuation which many cited as excessive. Will Facebook be able to IPO or exit at that valuation (or higher)?
Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.
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Initial likelihoods: Yes: 60%
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Created Thu 7th Aug 2008 12:51am PST by fredwilson
fredwilson
Clarified Thu 7th Aug 2008 2:10pm PST by 
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: Yes, Facebook has indicated for some time that they want to go to an IPO. With Microsoft investing at $15bn it would be expected that their next round (whether IPO or acquisition) would be higher.
nigeleccles: Yes, Facebook has indicated for some time that they want to go to an IPO. With Microsoft investing at $15bn it would be expected that their next round (whether IPO or acquisition) would be higher. 
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predicted Yes (H$515 at 56%)
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