DatabricksISO/NSO
Databricks equity calculator: RSU value before the IPO
Calculate your Databricks RSU value using secondary market data. With an IPO expected in 2026, here's what your grant is worth today.
Databricks — current market snapshot
Last primary round
$134B
Series L · 2026-02
Secondary market
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No recent verified signal
Annual revenue (ARR)
$5.4B
+65% YoY
Equity type
ISO/NSO
Strike: $85–$110
Key things to know
- →Databricks grants RSUs — no exercise cost, 4-year vest.
- →Secondary market implies ~$68B — slight premium over $62B Series J.
- →IPO expected 2026 would unlock full liquidity for vested RSU holders.
- →$3.6B ARR growing 60% YoY supports continued valuation growth.
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Enter your actual shares, equity type, and strike price. PrivatePulse uses secondary market data and four independent valuation methods to give you a defensible range.
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Liquidity outlook for Databricks
IPO highly anticipated, likely 2026–2027 given massive scale. One of the most closely watched pre-IPO names in tech.
As an option holder, you'll need to exercise your ISO/NSO to own shares. Strike price, exercise cost, and tax treatment (ISO vs NSO) all matter. Model carefully with a CPA.
Frequently asked questions
What is my Databricks equity worth right now?↓
Databricks's Series L (2026) valued the company at $134B. Secondary market data (Hiive, Forge, Caplight) gives a live read on implied valuation — PrivatePulse tracks this and updates every week. Gross value per option = (secondary share price − your strike price). Multiply by your vested count, then subtract taxes. The PrivatePulse calculator handles all of this automatically.
When will Databricks go public or offer liquidity?↓
Databricks is at $134B. An IPO is plausible in the 2027–2028 timeframe if growth continues, though no public timeline has been confirmed. Periodic secondary market trades and potential tender offers are the primary liquidity path in the meantime.
What is the Databricks strike price for employee options?↓
Strike prices at Databricks vary by grant year and cohort. Recent grants typically carry strikes in the $35–$110 range per share. Your grant agreement shows your exact 409A strike. With Databricks now implying ~$134B, the intrinsic value per option is (current secondary price per share − your strike); enter your numbers in the PrivatePulse calculator to see the full picture including AMT and vesting schedule.
What's the difference between Databricks ISOs and NSOs?↓
Databricks typically grants a mix of Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) and Non-Qualified Stock Options (NSOs). ISOs: exercised spread is not taxed as income — instead it creates an AMT preference item. Long-term capital gains treatment is available if you hold shares 2 years from grant and 1 year from exercise. NSOs: exercised spread is ordinary income immediately — simpler but less tax-efficient. Both types require payment of the strike price to exercise. Use the PrivatePulse calculator to model the after-tax outcome under ISO vs NSO treatment at the current $134B implied valuation.
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