Overview
- Revolut and CEO Nik Storonsky are reported to be discussing a new share-award that would vest if the company reaches a $500 billion private valuation, with details not yet finalized.
- Storonsky already has a milestone-based package that he has said would lift his stake from about 29% toward roughly 40% if Revolut hits a $200 billion valuation.
- The talks follow a recent secondary share sale that valued Revolut at about $115 billion, a mark well below the $200 billion IPO target and the $500 billion threshold in the proposed award.
- Revolut points to full UK and Australian banking licences, rising profits and 75 million customers as reasons for ambitious targets while analysts warn that uncapped, valuation‑linked founder awards are rare in Europe and invite investor and governance scrutiny.
- If put in place, the deal would be one of the largest founder incentive packages seen in Europe and could affect future board oversight, investor relations and how the company is valued ahead of a potential IPO.