Cloud computing startup Snowflake ($PRIVATE:SNOWFLAKE) more than tripled its valuation in a jumbo funding round from venture backers and Salesforce ($CRM), and its valuation rose to more than $12 billion, Forbes recently reported.
The funding deal is the latest sign that venture capital investors aren't backing away from successful companies - despite some high-profile failures - and perhaps a sign Snowflake is ready to hold off on an IPO, at least in the near-term.
Alternative data reflects virtually across-the-board growth for Snowflake. The California-based startup grew job postings from November 1 nearly 43% until earlier this month - and that was before the funding round was announced.
The Forbes report says Snowflake reeled in nearly $500 million in funding - so don't expect headcount to start to slide, anytime soon. Via LinkedIn ($MSFT), employee headcount at Snowflake is up about 33% since the beginning of June.
Facebook Likes are consistently rising for Snowflake - and for a cloud computing software company, its attention via the social network is downright impressive. Likes on Facebook ($FB) rose 29% since early July.
Earlier this year, Snowflake was rumored to be a likely 2020 IPO candidate - and although there are offerings pricing this year, the mega-funding seems to indicate Snowflake could stay private a little while longer.
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