ARK Investment Management Acquires Figma Shares

Institutional investor buys over 586,000 shares of design software company

Mar. 5, 2026 at 8:48am by Ben Kaplan

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ARK Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake of 586,023 shares in Figma, Inc. (NYSE:FIG) during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The investment, valued at approximately $30.4 million, represents a 0.14% ownership stake in the design software company.

Why it matters

This investment by the prominent ARK funds signals confidence in Figma's growth potential. As a leading design collaboration platform, Figma has seen strong adoption among tech companies and creative professionals, making it an attractive target for institutional investors like ARK.

The details

ARK Investment Management purchased the Figma shares as part of its strategy of investing in innovative technology companies. Figma, founded in 2012, provides a web-based design and prototyping platform used by teams to create user interfaces and collaborate on design projects.

  • ARK Investment Management acquired the Figma shares in the third quarter of 2026.

The players

ARK Investment Management LLC

An American investment management firm known for its actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on disruptive innovation.

Figma, Inc.

A San Francisco-based software company that offers a web-based platform for interface design, prototyping, and collaboration.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

This investment by ARK highlights the growing prominence of Figma as a leading design collaboration platform, particularly among technology companies and creative professionals. As Figma continues to expand its user base and product offerings, it may attract further interest from institutional investors seeking exposure to innovative software companies.