Figma's rapid ascent hasn't gone unnoticed by its larger competitors. In Sept. 2022, Adobe attempted to acquire Figma for $20 billion, but regulatory concerns scuttled the deal. Now, less than three years later, Figma is worth far more than that.

Shares of Figma slumped 23% on profit taking on Monday, as euphoria over the design software firm waned days after its blockbuster initial public offering.

Danny Rimer, partner at Index Ventures, led Figma’s seed round in 2013, when the company’s stock was valued at just 9 cents per share. He said he has long been impressed by co-founder Dylan Field’s product vision, and agreed with Field’s thesis that design is “the most important determinant” of many consumer-facing tech businesses.