Wework is a company that has accepted large amounts of venture capital funding from a number of investors. However, recently when it began its process to sell shares on the stock exchange its value plummeted and it subsequently withdrew its IPO.

Write 800-1000 words answering the following questions:

1. Summarise the events from the companys conception to the recent failed IPO.

2. What companies and individuals invested in the company and how much did they invest?

3. Why did the IPO fail? 4. Why did so many experienced investors invest in WeWork? What

mistakes did they make and why? (if indeed you agree that they made a mistake)?