Datadog Raises $648 Million in U.S. IPO After Rebuffing Cisco Takeover

Datadog Raises $648 Million in U.S. IPO After Rebuffing Cisco Takeover

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The video discusses Datadog's decision to go public instead of accepting Cisco's acquisition offer, highlighting its strong profit margins and revenue growth. It explores the banking angle, focusing on Morgan Stanley's role in the IPO, and compares it to Cisco's previous acquisition of AppDynamics. The video also analyzes Datadog's revenue and profit margins, and concludes with a discussion on Datadog's branding and market perception.

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What comparison is made between Datadog and other companies regarding their IPO strategies?

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What was the reaction to the name 'Datadog' and its branding?

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