Lapse

-89%

est. 2Y upside i

Media & CommsSeries A

Rank

#3951

Sector

Social Media / Mobile Application Software

Est. Liquidity

~2Y

Data Quality

Data: Low

Lapse is a high-risk opportunity with zero revenue and a recent operational downsizing that removed its core social features.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

Bull (10%)+13%

Lapse is acquired for $200M by a social media giant, exceeding the current valuation and preference stack, yielding a modest upside after dilution.

Base (45%)-100%

Lapse struggles to generate revenue and is sold for ~$30M, below total funding, leaving common stock worthless.

Bear (45%)-100%

Lapse fails entirely (shuts down or sells for near-zero), common stock is written off.

Est. time to liquidity~2.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

moderate

Funding Intensity

2827%

Total funding of $42.4M represents 28% of the $150M entry valuation, meaning preferred would recover 1x before common gets anything.

Dilution Risk

high

Company likely needs to raise within 24 months given high burn rate and lack of revenue, implying 15-25% dilution.

Secondary Liquidity

none

No secondary market exists; shares are illiquid with no recent trading.

Other — 46 roles

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Questions to Ask at the Interview

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

1
“How does Lapse plan to monetize its user base given the removal of social features?”
2
“What is the runway and when does the company expect to need additional funding?”
3
“How does the equity package compare to the risk of total loss given the company's current trajectory?”

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