Flink Stock for Accredited Investors

Data & Analytics

Flink is the Apache open-source stream-processing framework for stateful computations on bounded and unbounded data streams. It is widely used for real-time analytics and event-driven applications, with managed enterprise offerings available through vendors such as Ververica and Confluent.[2][3][7]

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

Latest Price
$1B
Series D, Sep 2024, Perplexity
UpMarket Estimate
$950M
Based on UpMarket valuation model
Previous Price
Series C Apr 2024

How to Invest in Flink Through UpMarket

Flink 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 Flink 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
Sep 2024 Series D $1B
Apr 2024 Series C
May 2023 Series C $1.3B
Feb 2022 Series B $2.8B
Dec 2021 Series A $1.3B

Flink Revenue and Growth

Annual revenue

Why Investors Are Watching Flink

Growth Signal

Flink raises about $100M led by Prosus in March 2026

Flink secured around US$100 million in new growth capital in March 2026, with Prosus leading the round and Btomorrow Ventures joining existing investors. The company is described as the leading quick-commerce operator in Germany and the Netherlands.

Competitive Moat

Flink’s tech focus underpins its quick-commerce edge

Cherry Ventures says technology is central to what sets Flink apart and has helped the company continue scaling. The startup reached a $2.85 billion valuation when it announced a $750 million financing round.

Market Opportunity

Quick-commerce leader targets Germany and the Netherlands

Prosus describes Flink as the leading quick-commerce operator in Germany and the Netherlands, indicating an established footprint in two large European markets. The new capital is framed as growth funding, suggesting room for further geographic and operational expansion.

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Flink Leadership Team

Oliver Merkel
CEO
Julian Dames
CMO

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Flink Stock FAQ

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

Flink 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 Flink 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. Flink 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.

Flink powers stateful stream processing for real-time analytics and event-driven applications, generated $600M in 2024 revenue and is valued at $950M, with a $100M Prosus-led raise expected in March 2026 — accredited investors can access Flink stock through UpMarket.

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