Telegram raised $1 billion through the sale of bonds

Founder Pavel Durov confirmed that Telegram has sold bonds to some of the largest and most significant investors worldwide. It is known that investment firms Mubadala and Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners invested $150 million in the bonds.The funds raised will be directed toward the messenger's growth, while adhering to its values and maintaining independence. Additionally, the funds will be used to implement a monetization strategy that will be "unobtrusive."Notably, if Telegram goes public within five years, bondholders will be able to convert their debt into shares at a 10% discount to the market price. This suggests that an IPO is possible, although in January it was noted that the company was not preparing for a sale, merger, or IPO.Source: techcrunch.com