Brave Stock for Accredited Investors

Consumer Tech
CEO Brendan Eich Founded 2015 HQ San Francisco, US

Brave is a privately held internet company focused on privacy-first browsing and search. Its browser blocks ads and trackers by default and its BAT-based ads model lets users opt in to earn rewards.

Access to pre-IPO shares is available to accredited investors through UpMarket.

Latest Price
$156M
Series C, 2022, Perplexity
UpMarket Estimate
$133M
Based on UpMarket valuation model
Previous Price
Series B 2021

How to Invest in Brave Through UpMarket

Brave shares are not on public exchanges. UpMarket provides accredited investors access through secondary market transactions.

Step 01

Verify accredited investor status

Confirm eligibility under SEC Rule 501 of Regulation D. Income or net worth threshold applies.

Step 02

Create an UpMarket account

Complete KYC/AML onboarding. Typically 1–2 business days. Licensed rep assigned on signup.

Step 03

Review available Brave offerings

Full offering memoranda and risk disclosures provided before any commitment is required.

Step 04

Complete subscription documents

Review and sign subscription agreement. All documents handled digitally through the platform.

Step 05

Fund your investment

Wire transfer or ACH. $50K minimum. Funds held in custodial account until close.

Pre-IPO investments are illiquid, speculative, and involve risk of total loss of capital.

$1.3B+
UpMarket has brokered over $1.3 billion in alternative investments*
*Includes principal invested and appreciation of investments originated via the UpMarket platform based on historical trade volume and valuation estimates through March 31, 2026. Of the total, approximately $301 million is managed by UpMarket Management, with the remaining originated investments managed by affiliates. Past performance is not predictive of future results.

Valuation Growth Over Time

Post-money valuation by round
Previous rounds Most recent
DateRoundPPS (split-adj.)Valuation
2022 Series C $156M
2021 Series B
2020 Series A
2019 Seed
2018 Seed

Brave Revenue and Growth

Annual revenue

Why Investors Are Watching Brave

Product Milestone

Brave browser pairs privacy-first browsing with ad blocking

Brave Software builds a privacy-focused browser with built-in ad blocking and tracking protection. The company also positions its ad platform to improve conversion for advertisers while increasing publisher revenue share.

Team & Talent

Founded in 2015 by Brendan Eich and Brian Bondy

Brave was founded in 2015 by Brendan Eich and Brian Bondy and is headquartered in San Francisco. The founder profile is a notable signal because Eich is widely known as the creator of JavaScript and a former Mozilla leader.

Market Opportunity

Brave has raised $53.5M across five funding rounds

Brave has secured funding across five rounds totaling $53.5M, with its most recent round reported in 2017. That history suggests investor support for a privacy-oriented browser and ad platform model at scale.

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Brave Leadership Team

Brendan Eich
CEO
Brian Bondy
CTO
Yan Zhu
CISO

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Brave Stock FAQ

No. As of March 2026, Brave is a private company and does not trade on any public stock exchange. Accredited investors can access Brave shares through UpMarket, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer that specializes in pre-IPO investments.

Brave does not have a public stock price because it is privately held. The most recent known share price comes from its last funding round. Pre-IPO share prices on the secondary market may differ from the last round price depending on supply, demand, and market conditions.

Yes. Accredited investors can indicate interest in Brave shares through UpMarket by filling out the form on this page or creating an account at upmarket.co. All pre-IPO offerings are subject to availability and require a $50,000 minimum investment. UpMarket is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and has brokered more than $500M in alternative investments since 2019.

Pre-IPO investments carry significant risks. Brave shares are illiquid, meaning there is no public market to sell them quickly. There is no guaranteed exit timeline or return. The investment is speculative in nature, and investors should be prepared for the possibility of total loss. Valuations of private companies can fluctuate substantially between funding rounds. Investors should consult their financial advisor and review all offering documents before investing.

In a pre-IPO transaction, accredited investors purchase shares from existing shareholders (such as employees, early investors, or other holders) through secondary market platforms. The company itself does not issue new shares in these transactions. UpMarket facilitates these trades as a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, handling compliance, documentation, and settlement on behalf of both parties.

There are two primary exit paths for pre-IPO holdings: selling your shares on the secondary market to another buyer, or holding until the company completes an IPO or is acquired. Both paths are subject to transfer restrictions, company approval (right of first refusal), and market conditions. The timing of any exit is unpredictable, and investors should plan for a multi-year holding period.

The minimum investment for most pre-IPO offerings on UpMarket is $50,000. This amount may vary depending on the specific offering and share availability. There are no fees to create an UpMarket account or browse available investments. Investors only pay transaction-related fees when they complete an investment.

UpMarket's valuation estimate of is derived from a proprietary model that incorporates multiple data sources: funding round data (Caplight), revenue estimates (Sacra), secondary market pricing, and public company comparables. The model applies a private company discount to the public comp multiple to account for illiquidity and information asymmetry. This estimate is not investment advice and may differ substantially from the price at which shares actually trade.

Brave operates a privacy-first browser, search engine, and opt-in ads platform, generating $52M in 2024 revenue and valued at $133M, with ad blocking and tracker protection as its core user proposition — accredited investors can access Brave stock through UpMarket.

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