Company profile · Fintech infrastructure
Plaid
Discount~$6BLess than half the 2021 mark ($13.4B)
About
Plaid is financial-data connectivity infrastructure that lets apps securely link to users' bank accounts, powering much of the modern fintech stack.
Premium or discount?
Plaid is the tracker's clearest discount example: its $575M round funding employee liquidity valued the company at roughly $6B, less than half its 2021 peak of $13.4B — part of the broader fintech valuation reset rather than a company-specific problem.
Secondary deal history
| Date | Valuation | vs. last round | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | ~$6B | DiscountLess than half the 2021 mark ($13.4B) | Equitybee Liquidity Tracker ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy secondary shares in Plaid?
Retail investors generally cannot buy shares directly. Access typically runs through accredited-investor marketplaces, employee tender programs, or funds that have already built a position — and is subject to the company’s transfer restrictions and rights of first refusal.
Why did Plaid's valuation trade at a discount to its last round?
Plaid is the tracker's clearest discount example: its $575M round funding employee liquidity valued the company at roughly $6B, less than half its 2021 peak of $13.4B — part of the broader fintech valuation reset rather than a company-specific problem.
Is the valuation on this page an official company valuation?
No. Secondary marks reflect the price a buyer and seller agreed on in a specific transaction, not a valuation the company itself set. They are a useful demand signal, not an audited or company-endorsed figure.