Lina Khan Lauds Figma IPO, Defends Startup Acquisition Scrutiny

Aug 04, 2025
TechCrunch
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Summary

Lina Khan, the former Federal Trade Commission chair, hails Figma's IPO as vindication of her scrutiny over tech giants' startup acquisitions, while critics argue Figma thrived despite regulatory hurdles.

Key Points

  • Lina Khan, former chair of the Federal Trade Commission, celebrates Figma's successful IPO
  • Khan argues the IPO vindicates her scrutiny of startup acquisitions by tech giants
  • Critics contend Figma's success came despite, not because of, regulatory scrutiny

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