Axonius
-26%
est. 2Y upside i
Rank
#2859
Sector
Cybersecurity
Est. Liquidity
~2Y
Data Quality
Data: MediumThe equity offers a negative expected upside of -25.9% over 2 years due to a high entry multiple (14.25x ARR) and critical threats from incumbent platforms.
Last updated: July 3, 2026
IPO window opens and multiple holds at 12x, supported by category leadership and strong integration moat. Revenue reaches $302M, exit $3.62B, net of 15% dilution yields 12.2% upside.
Revenue reaches $302M, exit multiple converges to public comp average of 10x, exit $3.02B. After 15% dilution, upside is -9.0% from entry.
Intensified competition from Microsoft and Cisco compresses multiple to 6x, revenue growth slows further, exit $1.81B. After 15% dilution, downside is -51.4%.
Preference Stack Risk
highFunding Intensity
2370%Total preferred liquidation preference of $676M represents 23.7% of current $2.85B valuation, a high overhang that reduces common recovery.
Dilution Risk
moderateLikely one more funding round before IPO, estimated at 15% dilution based on capital needs and recent cost reductions.
Secondary Liquidity
limitedNo recent secondary market trades; liquidity expected upon IPO or acquisition, likely in 2-3 years.
Questions to Ask at the Interview
Strategic questions based on Axonius's data — designed to show you've done your homework.
- 1
“How does Axonius plan to defend its standalone position against Microsoft and Cisco's bundling of asset visibility?”
- 2
“What are the unit economics and gross margin trends, and how much operating leverage remains to reach profitability?”
- 3
“Given the CEO change to prepare for IPO, what is the realistic timeline to liquidity and how will dilution be managed?”
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