Transaction · Vertical SaaS Payments · 2026

Bending Spoons IPO 2026

Nasdaq acquired Bending Spoons for $20B on June 13, 2026.

Target
Bending Spoons
Acquirer
Nasdaq
Deal value
$20B
Announced
June 13, 2026
Sub-sector
Vertical SaaS Payments

Transaction overview

  • Nasdaq announced the acquisition of Bending Spoons on June 13, 2026 for $20B.
  • The deal is expected to close pending customary conditions.

Strategic rationale

Italian software conglomerate owner of Vimeo, WeTransfer, AOL and Eventbrite pursuing Nasdaq listing to access US capital markets depth and liquidity.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
$20B
Target revenue
Not disclosed
Target EBITDA
Not disclosed
EV / Revenue
Not disclosed
EV / EBITDA
Not disclosed
Announcement
June 13, 2026
Acquirer
Nasdaq (Strategic)

Frequently asked questions

How much did Nasdaq pay for Bending Spoons?

Nasdaq acquired Bending Spoons for $20B, announced on June 13, 2026.

When did Nasdaq announce the acquisition of Bending Spoons?

Nasdaq announced the acquisition of Bending Spoons on June 13, 2026.

What sub-sector is Bending Spoons in?

Bending Spoons is tracked in the Vertical SaaS Payments sub-sector.

Sources

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