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Facebook's initial public offering (IPO) on May 18, 2012, was one of the most highly anticipated and closely watched events in the history of technology and finance. With a valuation of $104 billion, it was the largest tech IPO in history at the time, surpassing the likes of [[google|Google]] and [[amazon|Amazon]]. The IPO raised $16 billion for the company, making it one of the largest IPOs of all time. Facebook's IPO was led by [[morgan-stanley|Morgan Stanley]], [[jpmorgan-chase|JPMorgan Chase]], and [[goldman-sachs|Goldman Sachs]], and was seen as a major milestone in the growth and development of the social media giant. However, the IPO was not without its challenges, including concerns over the company's valuation, revenue growth, and ability to monetize its user base. Despite these challenges, Facebook's IPO marked a significant turning point in the company's history, paving the way for its future growth and expansion into new areas such as [[instagram|Instagram]], [[whatsapp|WhatsApp]], and the [[metaverse|metaverse]]. Today, Facebook's parent company, [[meta-platforms|Meta Platforms]], is one of the largest and most influential technology companies in the world, with a market capitalization of over $850 billion. The company's IPO has had a lasting impact on the tech industry, with many other companies following in its footsteps and going public in recent years, including [[uber|Uber]], [[airbnb|Airbnb]], and [[spotify|Spotify]].