Alchemy vs Fireblocks: employee equity compared
Secondary market prices, valuation trajectory, equity structure, and liquidity outlook for employees choosing between Alchemy and Fireblocks.
Alchemy
Blockchain developer platform providing node infrastructure, APIs, SDKs, and monitoring tools for building decentralised applications on Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, and 18 other chains.
IPO plausible 2027–2029 if growth trajectory holds. Liquidity may come via tender offer or strategic acquisition before listing.
Crypto-adjacent with cycle sensitivity; ISO/NSO options; liquidity tracks market conditions
Fireblocks
Digital-asset custody and settlement infrastructure used by 1,800+ financial institutions including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, and ANZ.
No near-term IPO expected. Company likely 2028+ at earliest; patient equity required.
Crypto-adjacent with cycle sensitivity; ISO/NSO options; liquidity tracks market conditions
Key differences for employees
Equity structure
Alchemy grants ISO/NSO with strike prices ranging from $20–$40 depending on your grant year. Fireblocks grants ISO/NSO with strike prices from $20–$38.
Secondary market premium
The secondary market is pricing Alchemy at a +3% premium over its last primary round ($10.2B → $10.5B). Fireblocks trades at +2% over its last round ($8B → $8.2B). A higher secondary premium signals stronger investor demand and potentially better near-term liquidity for employees looking to sell.
Revenue and growth
Alchemy runs at $0.1B ARR, growing +30% YoY (solid). Fireblocks runs at $0.2B ARR, growing +40% YoY (solid). Revenue growth rate matters for equity because it drives the peer-multiple valuation — the method most correlated with exit multiples.
Liquidity timeline
Alchemy: IPO plausible 2027–2029 if growth trajectory holds. Liquidity may come via tender offer or strategic acquisition before listing.
Fireblocks: No near-term IPO expected. Company likely 2028+ at earliest; patient equity required.
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