Will Telegram Go Public?

Telegram is reportedly planning to go public in the next two years, with a valuation of $30-50 billion. According to reports, Telegram favors a direct listing on either the Nasdaq or the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Is Telegram an IPO?

On Monday, Russian newspaper Vedomosti reported that Telegram is preparing to launch an IPO in 2023, aiming for a $30 billion to $50 billion valuation, according to a source close to the company's team. The IPO will benefit the buyers of Telegram's bonds, which the company sold in February to raise $1 billion.

Who owns IPO Telegram?

#112 Pavel Durov

Pavel Durov is the founder and owner of messaging app Telegram, which has more than 500 million users worldwide. Durov has made Telegram free to use; it competes with messaging apps like WhatsApp, which is owned by Facebook.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.