According to sources familiar with the matter, the chat platform Discord has secretly filed for an initial public offering. The sources said that discussions are still ongoing and the company may ultimately decide not to go public. As the information is not yet public, these sources requested anonymity.
Founded in 2015, Discord offers voice, video, and text chat features. Its basic platform is free to use, while the paid Nitro subscription product provides more advanced streaming and customization features. Although Discord was originally designed for gamers, users have also created servers on a variety of topics, such as beatboxing, investing, and community radio.
