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Figma's CEO Dylan Field became a $5 billion billionaire after the company's IPO, highlighting a trend of successful college dropouts like Zuckerberg, Dorsey, and Gates who achieved immense wealth without completing traditional higher education, amid growing doubts about the value of college among Gen Z.
Figma, a San Francisco-based design startup, successfully went public in 2024, raising $1.2 billion and achieving a valuation of over $19 billion, making cofounder and CEO Dylan Field a billionaire. The company rebounded from a failed $20 billion acquisition by Adobe due to regulatory issues, and despite not yet turning a profit, Figma's revenue growth and strategic product launches have positioned it as a major player in the design software industry. Field retains significant control over the company, and the IPO has benefited major venture backers, amid rising competition from AI-driven startups.
Figma's CEO Dylan Field plans to sell over $60 million worth of shares in the upcoming IPO, with existing shareholders also selling a significant portion. The company aims to raise over $1.5 billion, potentially making it the biggest IPO of 2025, with the offering expected soon.