(Telecompaper) German start-up incubator Rocket Internet has priced its initial public offering at EUR 35.50-42.50 per share, taking the value of company to around USD 8 billion. At the mid-point of the price range and including a greenshoe option, Rocket can expect gross proceeds of about EUR 1.477 billion. The company initially planned to raise EUR 750 million with its IPO. The expected proceeds include EUR 582.5 million from cornerstone investors, who along with existing shareholders have committed to a 12-month lock-up period. The free float after lock-ups will be 24 percent. Founded in 2007 by brothers Oliver, Alexander and Marc Samwer, Rocket Internet has set up e-commerce sites and online marketplaces in more than 100 countries.