-6%

est. 2Y upside i

DevOps & InfraSeries C

Rank

#2429

Sector

Network Infrastructure as-a-Service

Est. Liquidity

~1Y

Data Quality

Data: High

Given the announced acquisition by Lumen for $475M all-cash, the equity value is largely fixed.

Last updated: July 21, 2026

Bull (10%)0%

Acquisition closes at announced $475M; equity converts to cash with no upside.

Base (75%)0%

Acquisition closes as expected; equity value equals entry valuation.

Bear (15%)-37%

Deal fails; company continues independently. Revenue grows to $61M but multiple compresses to 6x, resulting in common equity value of $182.6M, a 37.3% loss after preference stack.

Est. time to liquidity~0.5 years

Preference Stack Risk

severe

Funding Intensity

3870%

Total preferred funding of $184 million represents 38.7% of the $475M entry valuation, meaning preferred holders would recover their full investment before common receives any proceeds.

Dilution Risk

low

No future fundraising is expected given the imminent acquisition; dilution risk is negligible.

Secondary Liquidity

none

There is no active secondary market; liquidity is entirely dependent on the acquisition closing.

Questions to Ask at the Interview

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

  • 1

    “How does Alkira's competitive advantage extend beyond the Lumen acquisition?”

  • 2

    “What are the key risks to the acquisition closing, and how is the company mitigating them?”

  • 3

    “What is your strategy for retaining talent during the transition and integration phase?”

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