-70%

est. 2Y upside i

AI & MLDevOps & InfraSeed

Onyx (formerly Danswer) is the AI platform connected to your company’s docs, apps, and people. Onyx provides a feature rich Chat interface and plugs into any LLM of your choice. Keep knowledge and access controls sync-ed across over 40 connectors like Google Drive, Slack, Confluence, Salesforce, etc. Create custom AI agents with unique prompts, knowledge, and actions that the agents can take.

Rank

#126

Sector

AI, Enterprise Software, Developer Tools

Est. Liquidity

~5Y

Data Quality

Data: Medium

Onyx presents a moderate upside opportunity for a job seeker, driven by its strong open-source moat and early customer validation from major enterprises like Netflix, operating in a rapidly expanding AI market.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (35%)+350%

Onyx's open-source AI agent platform gains significant traction by offering superior data control and customization compared to incumbent solutions, becoming a dominant player in enterprise AI knowledge retrieval. With strong adoption from large enterprises like Netflix and Thales Group, revenue scales to $150M+ by 2028, justifying a $270M+ valuation at 1.5x the current estimated valuation, leading to a successful Series C or acquisition.

Base (40%)+125%

Onyx continues to grow steadily, securing a niche in the enterprise market by appealing to companies prioritizing open-source solutions and data sovereignty. While facing intense competition, it achieves moderate customer expansion and product development. Revenue reaches $70M by 2028, leading to a Series B or C round at a $135M valuation, offering a solid return for early equity holders.

Bear (25%)-80%

Dominant incumbents like Google and Microsoft, along with well-funded competitors like Glean, leverage their extensive ecosystems and resources to commoditize enterprise AI search. Onyx struggles to differentiate sufficiently or scale its open-source monetization model, leading to slower-than-expected growth and a down round or unfavorable acquisition at a valuation below $12M, significantly eroding common stock value.

Est. time to liquidity~5.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

high

Investors hold $10M in liquidation preferences, representing 16.67% of the estimated $60M post-money valuation.

Dilution Risk

high

As a seed-stage company, Onyx will likely require several more funding rounds, leading to significant future dilution for current equity holders.

Secondary Liquidity

none

There is currently no active secondary market or tender offers for equity in this early-stage company.

Questions to Ask at the Interview

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

  • 1

    “Given the strong incumbent threat from companies like Google and Microsoft, how does Onyx plan to maintain its competitive edge and market share beyond its open-source differentiation?”

  • 2

    “With notable customers like Netflix already on board, what is Onyx's strategy for scaling its customer base and expanding its revenue streams over the next 2-3 years, particularly in new geographic markets?”

  • 3

    “As an early-stage company, how is Onyx thinking about future funding rounds, potential dilution for common stock holders, and a realistic timeline for a liquidity event for employees?”

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