-32%

est. 2Y upside i

FinTechSeries C

Rank

#1202

Sector

Fintech

Est. Liquidity

~3Y

Data Quality

Data: Medium

Upvest presents a strong upside opportunity driven by its robust regulatory moat and impressive growth in order volume (400% in 2025).

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (40%)+175%

Upvest leverages its strong regulatory moat and rapidly expanding customer base, including major banks like DKB and neobanks like Revolut, to capture significant market share in the embedded investment platform space. Achieving profitability in 2026 as projected, coupled with continued 100%+ order volume growth (as seen in 2025), drives revenue to over $200M by 2028, justifying a valuation of $1.15B+ at a healthy multiple, providing substantial returns for common shareholders.

Base (35%)+50%

Upvest continues its solid growth trajectory, expanding its API offerings and securing new partnerships across Europe. While facing increased competition and some regulatory headwinds, it maintains its market position, growing revenue at a steady 30-40% annually. This leads to a valuation of approximately $630M by 2028, offering a moderate return for common stock, though still impacted by liquidation preferences.

Bear (25%)-40%

Slower-than-expected market adoption, intensified competition from incumbents or well-funded fintechs, or delays in achieving profitability (expected 2026) lead to a down round or a flat exit. Regulatory complexities increase operational costs, and growth stalls. A valuation of $252M means common shareholders receive little to no return due to the $210M in liquidation preferences.

Est. time to liquidity~3.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

severe

Funding Intensity

50%

Investors hold $210M in liquidation preferences, meaning common shareholders may receive little to nothing in an exit at or below the current $420M valuation.

Dilution Risk

high

As a Series C company not yet profitable, Upvest will likely require additional funding rounds before an IPO, leading to further dilution for common shareholders.

Secondary Liquidity

limited

Secondary market transactions for Upvest shares are available for accredited investors on platforms like UpMarket and EquityZen, but this is not active public trading.

Questions to Ask at the Interview

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

  • 1

    Given the significant growth in order volume (400% in 2025), how does Upvest plan to translate this into sustainable revenue growth and achieve profitability in 2026 as projected?

  • 2

    Upvest has a strong regulatory moat with BaFin and FCA licenses. How does the company plan to maintain this competitive advantage against potential in-house solutions from large incumbents or new entrants in the embedded investment platform market?

  • 3

    With $210M in total funding on a $420M valuation, there's a substantial liquidation preference stack. How does Upvest envision the path to a liquidity event (IPO or acquisition) and what mechanisms are being considered to ensure meaningful returns for common shareholders, especially given potential future dilution?

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