-62%

est. 2Y upside i

FinTechSeries B

Volt is building the global infrastructure for real-time payments everywhere. By uniting real-time open payments systems to one harmonized standard, we give businesses the power to offer customers everywhere the same frictionless payments experience.

Rank

#1561

Sector

Fintech

Est. Liquidity

~3Y

Data Quality

Data: Medium

Volt operates in a high-growth fintech sector with a substantial market opportunity in real-time A2A payments and open banking, supported by favorable regulatory trends and recent product innovations like stablecoin integration.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (20%)+250%

Volt leverages its early mover advantage and 'network of networks' to capture significant market share in the rapidly expanding global A2A payments and open banking sectors, especially with successful expansion in APAC and the Americas and strong adoption of stablecoin offerings. This drives revenue to $150M+ by 2028, justifying a $1.4B+ valuation (3.5x current) as a leader in a critical infrastructure layer.

Base (45%)+75%

Volt continues to grow steadily, expanding its network and customer base in existing and new markets, but faces strong competition from incumbents and other fintechs. Revenue reaches $75M-$90M by 2028, leading to an exit valuation of $700M (1.75x current) as a solid, but not dominant, player in the market.

Bear (35%)-60%

Intense competition from well-funded incumbents (e.g., Plaid, Tink, Adyen) and slower-than-expected merchant adoption of A2A payments due to user experience or fraud concerns limit Volt's growth and pricing power. Revenue stalls below $50M by 2028, resulting in a down round or acquisition at $160M (0.4x current), significantly eroding common stock value due to $87M in liquidation preferences.

Est. time to liquidity~2.5 years

Preference Stack Risk

high

Funding Intensity

22%

Investors hold $87M in liquidation preferences, meaning the first $87M of any exit value would go to preferred shareholders before common stock holders receive anything.

Dilution Risk

moderate

As a Series B company in a capital-intensive sector, further funding rounds are likely over the next 2-3 years, which will lead to additional dilution for common shareholders.

Secondary Liquidity

limited

There is no indication of active company-sponsored secondary liquidity programs or tender offers; however, platforms like EquityZen may offer limited opportunities for pre-IPO share trading.

Other — 2 roles

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Last updated: March 10, 2026

Questions to Ask at the Interview

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

  • 1

    “How does Volt plan to differentiate its 'network of networks' approach against the increasing A2A and open banking capabilities being built directly by dominant incumbents like Adyen and Stripe, especially given the challenges in displacing established card networks for consumer payments?”

  • 2

    “With the rapid expansion into new markets like Australia and the introduction of stablecoin payments, how does Volt prioritize these growth initiatives, and what are the key metrics the company is focused on to demonstrate the success and profitability of these new ventures over the next 12-24 months?”

  • 3

    “Given Volt's Series B funding and the competitive landscape, what is the anticipated timeline and strategy for a liquidity event (e.g., IPO or acquisition), and how does the company plan to ensure meaningful returns for common stock holders, particularly considering the existing liquidation preferences?”

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