-71%

est. 2Y upside i

AI & MLProductivitySeries B

AirOps helps brands get found and stay found in the AI era. It’s the content engineering platform helping top marketing teams grow visibility and win in AI search. Teams like Webflow, Klaviyo, Wiz, and Kayak use AirOps to measure their content's performance across SEO and AI platforms.

Rank

#3104

Sector

AI Search Optimization, Content Engineering, Business/Productivity Software

Est. Liquidity

~3Y

Data Quality

Data: High

Airops is a fast-growing company ($15M ARR, +400% YoY) in the rapidly expanding AI search optimization and generative AI content creation markets.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (20%)+250%

Airops solidifies its 'content engineering' niche for AI search, with deep integrations and its no-code platform becoming indispensable for enterprise marketing teams. Revenue grows to ~$150M ARR by 2027, commanding a premium 5x-6x ARR multiple due to sustained high growth and strong market position, leading to a $750M-$900M valuation.

Base (25%)+50%

Airops continues strong growth but faces increasing pressure from incumbents and well-funded competitors. It maintains its position in the mid-market and expands its enterprise footprint, reaching ~$90M ARR by 2027. Valuation multiple compresses slightly to ~3.75x ARR due to competitive intensity, resulting in a ~$337.5M valuation.

Bear (55%)-70%

Dominant incumbents like Google and Microsoft integrate similar content engineering capabilities directly into their platforms, commoditizing Airops' core offering. Growth stalls significantly, and the company struggles to differentiate. Revenue plateaus at ~$25M ARR by 2027, and a down round or distressed acquisition values the company at ~$67.5M (3x ARR), wiping out most common stock value given the $62M liquidation preference.

Est. time to liquidity~3.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

high

Funding Intensity

28%

Investors hold $62M in liquidation preferences, which would be paid out before common shareholders in a liquidation event.

Dilution Risk

high

As a Series B company with aggressive growth and international expansion plans, Airops will likely require additional funding rounds, leading to further dilution for existing equity holders.

Secondary Liquidity

limited

While platforms like EquityZen list Airops, active secondary markets or tender offers are not explicitly confirmed, suggesting limited liquidity for employee equity.

Sales — 7 roles

Data — 3 roles

Engineering — 3 roles

Product — 3 roles

Solutions — 3 roles

Training & Enablement — 3 roles

People & Talent — 2 roles

Business Operations — 1 role

Customer Experience — 1 role

Design — 1 role

Marketing — 1 role

Strategy + New Biz — 1 role

View all 29 open roles at Airops →

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Airops's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “Given the rapid advancements by incumbents like Google and Microsoft in integrating AI into their search and content platforms, how is Airops planning to maintain its differentiated offering and competitive moat over the next 2-3 years, especially as AI Overviews become more prevalent?”

  • 2

    “With the generative AI content creation market growing rapidly but also seeing a proliferation of tools, what is Airops' strategy to move beyond its current ~$15M ARR and achieve significant scale, particularly in terms of expanding its enterprise customer base and international presence?”

  • 3

    “Considering the Series B funding at a $225M valuation and plans for aggressive growth, what is the anticipated timeline for a liquidity event for employees, and how does the company plan to manage potential future dilution for common stock holders?”

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