Revolut vs Perplexity AI: employee equity compared
Secondary market prices, valuation trajectory, equity structure, and liquidity outlook for employees choosing between Revolut and Perplexity AI.
Revolut
UK-headquartered neobank with 50M+ customers across 38 countries.
IPO possible 2026–2028 as scale builds. Secondary indication near primary round valuation. No confirmed timeline; tender offers may provide interim liquidity.
Recurring revenue model; ISO/NSO options; IPO likely once profitability demonstrated
Perplexity AI
AI-native answer engine and emerging consumer search alternative to Google.
IPO plausible 2027–2029 if growth trajectory holds. Liquidity may come via tender offer or strategic acquisition before listing.
Consumer AI with viral growth; ISO/NSO options; small team = outsized equity per person
Key differences for employees
Equity structure
Revolut grants ISO/NSO with strike prices ranging from $70–$110 depending on your grant year. Perplexity AI grants ISO/NSO with strike prices from $60–$85.
Secondary market premium
The secondary market is pricing Revolut at a +12% premium over its last primary round ($45B → $50.4B). Perplexity AI trades at +0% over its last round ($22.6B → $22.6B). A higher secondary premium signals stronger investor demand and potentially better near-term liquidity for employees looking to sell.
Revenue and growth
Revolut runs at $3.1B ARR, growing +72% YoY (fast). Perplexity AI runs at $0.5B ARR, growing +250% YoY (very fast). Revenue growth rate matters for equity because it drives the peer-multiple valuation — the method most correlated with exit multiples.
Liquidity timeline
Revolut: IPO possible 2026–2028 as scale builds. Secondary indication near primary round valuation. No confirmed timeline; tender offers may provide interim liquidity.
Perplexity AI: IPO plausible 2027–2029 if growth trajectory holds. Liquidity may come via tender offer or strategic acquisition before listing.
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