https://www.reuters.com/article/freshworks-ipo/salesforce-rival-freshworks-valued-at-over-12-billion-in-debut-idUSKBN2GI1NN >-Business software company Freshworks Inc was valued at $12.2 billion in its Nasdaq debut on Wednesday after shares opened 21% above the initial offering price, indicating strong demand for firms that have thrived during the pandemic.