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New Funding for Automattic

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Re: New Funding for Automattic

#9
I know that Wordpress as a platform touches a ton of people, but I'm curious to see what sort of revenue Automattic must be doing on the paid side to justify a $1B+ valuation.

I guess it's possible this has little to do with the company's earning potential, and everything to do with reach and influence.

Re: New Funding for Automattic

#10

Can a VC or a money guy please explain why a company that is so critical to web valued less than Tumblr ?

I too am curious, as there's not much in the way of revenue even on the horizon for Tumblr according to pieces like this: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/05/technology/no-regrets-for-...
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