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WeWork Valuation Collapse Analysis
TL;DR
Valuation collapsed from $47 billion to less than $8 billion
Documents the valuation collapse from $47B to $8B following failed IPO, with SoftBank's October 2019 bailout valuing the company at less than $8 billion. An 83% valuation destruction in 9 months demonstrates the speed at which thermal runaway can reverse when cooling is forced.
Key Findings from Review (2020)
- Valuation collapsed from $47 billion to less than $8 billion
- SoftBank bailout in October 2019 at drastically reduced valuation
- 83% value destruction in 9 months