Facebook Exit

Facebook

IPO - May 18, 2012

We made our initial investment in Facebook, a leading social networking company, in 2011. On May 18, 2012, the company completed its IPO, with an opening price of $38. In September 2014, we liquidated our Facebook holdings, realizing a $27 million gain and a 144% return on investment. The gain was distributed to shareholders in November 2014.

IPO/Exit History

  • Year founded: 2004
  • SVVC initial investment: 2011
  • IPO date: 5/18/12
  • SVVC exit: September 2014
  • Realized gain: $27 million
  • Return on investment: 144%