Why did they have to go public? Had they not, their bio would read like: GoPro. A private company with a cool brand and strong following which sells versatile

Why did they have to go public? Had they not, their bio would read like: GoPro. A private company with a cool brand and strong following which sells versatile cameras, is testing out a drone and makes millions along the way. Of course, not every IPO leads to warmth and smiles but for this company in particular it has seemed like such a burden.