Guild
-75%
est. 2Y upside i
Rank
#3532
Sector
EdTech
Est. Liquidity
~3Y
Data Quality
Data: LowAt a $1.72B secondary valuation with 6% growth and heavy preference overhang, the expected 2-year equity upside is -74.5%.
Last updated: July 3, 2026
Exit multiple holds at 6x due to IPO window opening; projected revenue $297M yields exit value $1.78B, but after 20% dilution net upside is -16.4%.
Exit multiple converges to 4x (mid of comp range); exit value $1.19B, after 20% dilution downside is -51%.
Exit multiple compresses to 2x; exit value $594M below total funding $725M, common stock recovers nothing -100%.
Preference Stack Risk
severeFunding Intensity
4215%Total funding $725M is 42% of entry valuation $1.72B, creating severe preference overhang.
Dilution Risk
highLow growth and high burn rate suggest likely capital raise within 24 months, diluting common holders by 15-25%.
Secondary Liquidity
limitedSecondary market exists, as evidenced by $1.72B implied valuation, but liquidity is likely restricted.
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Questions to Ask at the Interview
Strategic questions based on Guild's data — designed to show you've done your homework.
- 1
“How would you position Guild against Workday Learning and Cornerstone?”
- 2
“What are the unit economics and take rate for each employer partnership?”
- 3
“Given the preferred liquidation preference, what is the realistic timeline for common stock liquidity?”
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