-46%

est. 2Y upside i

HR TechSeries D+

Employee scheduling and time tracking platform for small businesses

Rank

#3230

Sector

HR Tech

Est. Liquidity

~3Y

Data Quality

Data: Low

Equity has negative expected return (-46%) over 2 years due to high valuation multiple, severe preference overhang, and competitive threats.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

Bull (10%)+34%

Multiple expands to 12x on IPO hopes; exit value $745M. Common stock after preference yields 54% upside, diluted by 20% to 34%.

Base (55%)-26%

Multiple converges to 8.5x; exit $528M. Common stock after preference falls 6%, diluted by 20% to -26%.

Bear (35%)-100%

Multiple compresses to 4x; exit $248M barely above preference. Common stock loses 84%, diluted to -100% (worthless).

Est. time to liquidity~3.0 years
Adjusted for competitive dynamics: -47% (raw: -46%, adjustment: -1%)

Preference Stack Risk

severe

Funding Intensity

34%

$189M liquidation preference vs $550M valuation (34% overhang)

Dilution Risk

high

No recent raise; likely to need additional funding within 24 months

Secondary Liquidity

limited

Secondary market exists but volume and pricing opaque

Questions to Ask at the Interview

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

  • 1

    How would you defend against incumbents like ADP and Gusto expanding into our niche?

  • 2

    What is the path to profitability given the high valuation and competitive pressure?

  • 3

    How do you view the timeline to liquidity given no explicit IPO/M&A signals?

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