Bending Spoons files US IPO on Nasdaq, targets $20B

The Italian technology conglomerate Bending Spoons has filed for an initial public offering in the United States, a move that could value the serial acquirer of digital brands at approximately $20 billion. The company submitted its registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, June 8, 2026, and plans to list its shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol BSP.

Founded in Milan in 2013, Bending Spoons has built its business by acquiring well-known but underperforming software applications and overhauling their operations. Its portfolio includes more than 50 companies and products, such as AOL, Evernote, Vimeo, WeTransfer, Eventbrite, and Brightcove. The company reported having over 500 million monthly active users and more than nine million paying subscribers.

Financial details disclosed in the filing show rapid growth. Revenue for the full year 2025 reached $1.31 billion, more than triple the $387 million reported in 2023. The momentum accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, with revenue jumping 132% year-over-year to $601 million. The company also swung to a net profit of $27.5 million in the quarter, reversing a net loss...