Somos
-6%
est. 2Y upside i
Internet for the urban developing world.
Rank
#2469
Sector
Telecommunications / Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Est. Liquidity
~5Y
Data Quality
Data: LowEquity is highly speculative: entry valuation is unknown but estimated at $200M based on $40M Series B.
Last updated: July 3, 2026
Strong vertical integration and high growth sustain a 10x revenue multiple, but critical incumbent threat and 20% dilution cap upside. Exit value of $530M yields 145% net upside.
Exit at 4x revenue multiple (~$212M) aligns with mature telecom comps, barely exceeding entry valuation. After dilution, net downside of -14%.
Multiple compression to 2x revenue ($106M) due to incumbent dominance and no exit catalyst. Despite preference stack not wiping out, net downside after dilution is -67%.
Preference Stack Risk
severeFunding Intensity
36%Total preferred liquidation preference of $71.4M is 36% of entry valuation, meaning common shareholders are significantly subordinated.
Dilution Risk
highExpected additional funding within 2 years likely dilutes common equity by ~20%.
Secondary Liquidity
noneNo secondary market activity; liquidity solely dependent on an exit event.
Questions to Ask at the Interview
Strategic questions based on Somos's data — designed to show you've done your homework.
- 1
“How will Somos defend against Claro's scale and existing customer base?”
- 2
“What is the unit economics per home passed and churn rate?”
- 3
“Given the preference stack and no exit timeline, how do you value the equity component of this offer?”
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