-55%

est. 2Y upside i

DevOps & InfraSeries A

Caldera is a Sequoia-backed company since 2022.

Rank

#166

Sector

Blockchain Infrastructure

Est. Liquidity

~4Y

Data Quality

Data: Medium

Caldera presents a compelling equity opportunity with strong upside potential (expected 145.5% over 2 years) driven by its leading position in the rapidly expanding Rollup-as-a-Service market (projected 20.5-45% CAGR).

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (30%)+400%

Caldera's Metalayer establishes dominant interoperability across rollup ecosystems, attracting major dApps and driving revenue to over $150M by 2028, justifying a $735M valuation at a premium multiple, significantly outpacing RaaS market growth.

Base (40%)+120%

Caldera maintains its strong position in the growing RaaS market, expanding its customer base and transaction volume, leading to revenue of $60M by 2028 and a $323.4M valuation, reflecting solid execution amidst moderate competition.

Bear (30%)-75%

Dominant Layer 2 players like Arbitrum and Optimism aggressively expand into RaaS, commoditizing the service. The July 2026 token unlock creates significant sell pressure on ERA, and regulatory uncertainty in the blockchain space leads to a down round, wiping out most common stock value.

Est. time to liquidity~4.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

high

Funding Intensity

16%

Investors hold $25M in liquidation preferences ahead of common stock, representing 17.0% of the current $147M valuation.

Dilution Risk

high

As a Series A company in a rapidly evolving and capital-intensive sector, Caldera will likely require additional significant funding rounds, leading to further dilution of existing equity.

Secondary Liquidity

limited

While the current valuation is from a secondary market, there's no clear indication of active or regular secondary liquidity options for individual employee equity.

Questions to Ask at the Interview

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

  • 1

    “Given the projected growth of the RaaS market and the increasing competition from both established Layer 2s like Arbitrum and new entrants like EigenCloud, how does Caldera plan to sustain its competitive moat and pricing power for its Rollup-as-a-Service offerings?”

  • 2

    “With Caldera crossing 1.2 billion transactions and expanding its product suite with the Metalayer and Caldera Bridge, what are the key metrics the company is prioritizing for growth over the next 12-24 months, beyond just transaction volume, to demonstrate value to investors for future funding rounds?”

  • 3

    “The July 2026 ERA token unlock presents a potential risk for market sentiment and future fundraising. How is Caldera proactively managing this event and communicating its long-term tokenomics strategy to ensure stability and continued investor confidence, especially for equity holders?”

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