Dock stock
Private-market facts for current and former Dock employees researching their stock.
Latest Round
Series C
Valuation
$2B
Founded
2020
Headquarters
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Status
private
Employees
1,038 -15% YoY
Total Raised
$470M
Overview
Dock provides banking and payments technology infrastructure in Latin America, enabling fintechs, retailers, and enterprises to embed financial services like card issuing, digital accounts, and payment processing.
Selling Dock shares
Why shareholders consider selling
Shareholders in Dock may explore liquidity for a number of reasons — diversifying a concentrated position, funding a personal financial goal, or simply reducing exposure to a single private holding. As a private company, Dock does not trade on a public exchange, meaning employees and early shareholders cannot simply sell through a brokerage. Extended private timelines can leave shareholders waiting years for an exit event, which is why some choose to explore secondary-market options.
Can you sell Dock stock?
Whether a shareholder can sell typically depends on what they hold and how it was acquired. Vested and exercised shares are generally more straightforward than unexercised options or unvested RSUs. Most private companies, including those in the Enterprise Software sector, impose transfer restrictions such as rights of first refusal or board approval requirements. The specific terms governing Dock shares would be outlined in the holder's equity agreement or the company's governing documents.
What affects the value of Dock shares?
The price a buyer is willing to pay for private shares is shaped by several factors: overall demand for the stock, the company's financial performance, broader Enterprise Software market conditions, and any recent private-market transaction activity. Data points such as the company's Series C round and its reported $2B valuation can help frame expectations, though they do not guarantee a transaction price.
What should holders check before selling
- The type of security held (common shares, preferred, options, RSUs)
- Whether the equity is fully vested and, for options, whether it has been exercised
- Any transfer restrictions, lock-up provisions, or company approval requirements
- Estimated net proceeds after applicable taxes and transaction fees
- Whether partial liquidity — selling a portion rather than the full position — may be a better fit
Tools for Dock shareholders
Exploring equity in Dock often raises questions about taxes, exercise timing, valuation, and exit outcomes. These tools can help you model different decisions using your own assumptions.
AMT Calculator
If your Dock equity includes ISOs, this calculator can help estimate how many shares you may be able to exercise before AMT becomes a factor.
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Exercise Timing Planner
For Dock shareholders weighing whether to exercise options now or wait for a future liquidity event, this planner helps compare the tax and financial tradeoffs.
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Stock Option Tax Calculator
Estimate the tax impact of exercising or receiving Dock equity, whether you hold ISOs, NSOs, or RSUs.
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Exit Calculator
With Dock's reported $2B valuation as a reference point, model how different exit outcomes could affect your net proceeds after exercise costs and estimated taxes.
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Equity Planner
Model different strategies for your Dock equity — exercise now vs later, hold vs sell, and different upside and downside scenarios.
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Private Market Insights
For a private company like Dock, valuation can look different depending on whether you use 409A, secondary activity, last-round pricing, or public enterprise software comps. This tool helps compare those approaches.
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Equity Compensation Calculator
Evaluating an offer from Dock alongside other opportunities? This tool helps compare salary, bonus, and equity packages in one place.
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Latest funding round
Dock most recently raised a Series C round . The company was valued at $2B. Total funding raised to date is approximately $470M.
Dock funding history
Private Equity Round 2020
Private Equity Round 2022
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Private Equity Round | $110M | Silver Lake Waterman, Lightrock |
| Oct 2020 | Private Equity Round | $170M | Viking Global Investors |
| Oct 2018 | Corporate Round | — | Visa Ventures |
| Nov 2014 | Venture Round | — | Riverwood Capital |
Dock IPO & exit outlook
Dock has not announced a confirmed IPO date or acquisition. At the Series C stage, most companies are still years away from a public listing or acquisition.
For employees holding equity, the timeline to liquidity is uncertain. Options to consider include:
- Secondary-market sales — selling vested shares to outside buyers
- Company-sponsored tender offers — periodic buyback programs some late-stage companies run
- Early exercise and 83(b) elections — strategies to reduce future tax exposure while waiting for liquidity
Read our liquidity guide for a full comparison of paths to liquidity.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dock a public or private company?
- Dock is a private company as of the most recent data available. Its shares do not trade on a public stock exchange. Employees and early shareholders who want liquidity may need to explore secondary-market options or wait for a future IPO or acquisition.
- What is Dock's valuation?
- Dock's latest reported valuation is $2B, set during its Series C round. This is the preferred-stock valuation — the price per share that employees hold (common stock) is typically lower due to the liquidation preference stack. See our glossary entries on pre-money valuation and common stock for more detail.
- What is Dock's stock price per share?
- Dock does not trade on a public exchange, so there is no single live stock price. Indicative pricing may be available through secondary-market platforms. The most recent known valuation data ($2B) can help frame expectations, but common shares typically trade at a discount to the headline preferred-stock valuation.
- When will Dock IPO?
- Dock has not announced a confirmed IPO date. IPO timing depends on market conditions, company financials, and board decisions. Employees should plan around the possibility that liquidity may take years and consider whether secondary-market options or company-sponsored tender offers are available in the interim.
- Can I sell my Dock stock?
- It depends on what you hold and your company's policies. Vested, exercised shares are generally eligible for secondary-market sales, subject to Dock's transfer restrictions and right of first refusal (ROFR). Unexercised options and unvested RSUs typically cannot be sold. Some companies also run periodic tender offers that allow employees to sell a portion of their holdings at a set price. Check your equity agreement or speak with your stock plan administrator for Dock-specific rules.
- How much does it cost to exercise Dock stock options?
- The out-of-pocket cost equals your strike price multiplied by the number of shares you exercise. For ISOs, exercising may also trigger the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) based on the spread between your strike price and the current fair market value. For NSOs, the spread is taxed as ordinary income at exercise. Use our AMT Calculator and Stock Option Tax Calculator to model the cost for your specific situation.
- What type of stock options does Dock grant — ISOs or NSOs?
- Most venture-backed companies grant ISOs (Incentive Stock Options) to U.S. employees where possible, with NSOs (Non-Qualified Stock Options) used for amounts exceeding the $100K annual ISO limit, for contractors, or for non-U.S. employees. Your specific grant type is listed in your option agreement. The distinction matters because ISOs can qualify for long-term capital gains treatment, while NSOs are taxed as ordinary income at exercise. See our ISO guide and NSO guide for the full breakdown.
- What happens to my Dock stock if the company is acquired?
- In an acquisition, your equity outcome depends on the deal structure and your grant terms. Common scenarios include cash-out (your shares are bought at a set price per share), rollover (your shares convert into the acquirer's equity), or cancellation with an acceleration clause. If you have double-trigger acceleration, your unvested shares may accelerate only if you are also terminated. The liquidation preference stack determines how proceeds are divided — preferred shareholders are paid first, which can reduce or eliminate the payout to common shareholders in lower-value exits.
- What is the difference between common and preferred Dock stock?
- Employees typically hold common stock (or options on common stock). Investors hold preferred stock, which usually comes with a liquidation preference — meaning investors get paid first in an exit before common shareholders receive anything. Dock's $2B headline valuation reflects the preferred-stock price. The fair market value of common shares (used for your 409A and strike price) is typically 25–50% lower. This distinction is critical when estimating what your shares might actually be worth in an exit.
- What happens to my Dock options if I leave?
- When you leave a company, you typically have a limited post-termination exercise window — often 90 days — to exercise your vested options or they expire worthless. Some companies offer extended windows (up to 10 years). Unvested options are forfeited. If you hold ISOs and don't exercise within 90 days of leaving, they convert to NSOs, which changes the tax treatment. Review your option agreement for Dock's specific terms, and use our Exercise Timing Planner to model the financial tradeoffs.
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Last verified: 2026-05-28 · Dock data compiled from funding disclosures, corporate filings, and public records.
Information on this page is compiled from publicly available sources and may be outdated or incomplete. This is not investment advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making financial decisions.