Canva's IPO has been discussed for 10 years. What if it never happens?
Canva's founders, Melanie Perkins, Cliff Obrecht and Cameron Adams, have been deflecting speculation about a company float for a decade now. Adams was at it again after announcing the tech giant would buy AI marketing tool Magic Brief for an undisclosed amount, telling The Australian Financial Review that while Canva has long been IPO ready, it's no closer to pressing the button on what would be a seismic event for Australia's venture capital sector.
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