Company profile Β· Australia Β· Design software
Canva
Premium$42BUp from $32B (Oct 2024)
About
Canva is an Australian-founded design platform used by individuals and businesses to create graphics, presentations, and marketing content.
Premium or discount?
Canva's 2025 employee tender priced at $42B, up from $32B roughly ten months earlier β a clear premium reflecting continued growth on its well-worn path toward an eventual IPO.
Secondary deal history
| Date | Valuation | vs. last round | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | $42B | PremiumUp from $32B (Oct 2024) | Bloomberg β |
What to look for in a deal like this
- The cadence of the tender programme. A recurring event functions as part of compensation; a one-off is a windfall, and employees behave differently under each.
- The participation cap, which determines whether a headline valuation translates into meaningful liquidity for any individual holder.
- Who provides the capital β existing investors, new entrants or the company β since each implies a different reason for the round to exist.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy secondary shares in Canva?
Retail investors generally cannot buy shares directly. Access typically runs through accredited-investor marketplaces, employee tender programs, or funds that have already built a position β and is subject to the companyβs transfer restrictions and rights of first refusal.
Why did Canva's valuation trade at a premium to its last round?
Canva's 2025 employee tender priced at $42B, up from $32B roughly ten months earlier β a clear premium reflecting continued growth on its well-worn path toward an eventual IPO.
Does a large tender offer mean an IPO is close?
Often the opposite. Companies that run repeated tenders have relieved the main internal pressure to list, which makes staying private more comfortable rather than less.
Why is Australia a comparatively active market for employee tenders?
Employee share scheme rules have supported broad-based equity grants, and several companies have stayed private at scale β which creates both the supply of employee shares and the demand for a way to sell them.
Is the valuation on this page an official company valuation?
No. Secondary marks reflect the price a buyer and seller agreed on (or are discussing) in a specific transaction, not a valuation the company itself set. They are a useful demand signal, not an audited or company-endorsed figure.