Bloomberg: Discord has secretly filed for an IPO, teaming up with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to rush for a U.S. stock listing

2026-01-07 02:25:49

Popular social app Discord secretly files S-1, partnering with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan to accelerate IPO.
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Bloomberg citing sources reports that the popular social software Discord has secretly submitted an IPO application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expected to go public on the US stock market this year. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that (Goldman Sachs) and (JPMorgan) are leading the underwriting.

200 million monthly active users support, $15 billion valuation again under focus

According to statistics, as of December 2025, Discord’s monthly active users (MAU) have surpassed 200 million.

The company was valued at about $15 billion when it received funding led by Dragoneer Investment Group in 2021. With this IPO push, external attention is on whether its revenue and profits can match the rapid growth of its user base.

Founded in 2015 in San Francisco, Discord has transformed from a gaming voice tool into a diverse platform covering AI development, cryptocurrency, and educational communities… However, reports say Discord’s move involves confidential document submission, with specific financial data not yet publicly disclosed. The company still retains flexibility to “decide based on market conditions,” and may ultimately choose not to go public.

Uncertainty tests valuation

The US stock IPO market has shown signs of recovery in 2025, but discussions on tariffs brought by the Trump administration in 2026, government budget battles, and profit-taking pressure on AI-related stocks could influence tech stock valuations. If macro sentiment weakens, Discord may choose to delay or withdraw its application.

Company spokesperson only reiterated focus on user experience and did not comment further on the timeline; before the full disclosure of the official S-1, risks remain difficult to quantify. Whether or not it ultimately goes public, this giant with a huge community has entered a critical second half of capitalization.

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