Lime stock
Private-market facts for current and former Lime employees researching their stock.
Latest Round
Series D
Valuation
$1.5B
Founded
2017
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founders
Toby Sun, Brad Bao
Status
private
Employees
2,594 +12% YoY
Total Raised
$969M
Overview
Lime operates a shared electric scooter, bike, and moped service in cities worldwide, providing last-mile urban transportation.
Lime outlook
Equity outlook90% data confidence
1x
Base scenario
1x
Upside scenario
For employees evaluating Lime equity, a 1x base multiple suggests the stock may be close to fairly valued at current prices.
These estimates reflect modeled return scenarios, not guaranteed outcomes. Actual results depend on company performance, market conditions, share class, and timing.
Illustrative model · v1.0.0 · Not investment advice
Selling Lime shares
Why shareholders consider selling
Shareholders in Lime 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, Lime 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 Lime 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 Transportation & Logistics sector, impose transfer restrictions such as rights of first refusal or board approval requirements. The specific terms governing Lime shares would be outlined in the holder's equity agreement or the company's governing documents.
What affects the value of Lime 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 Transportation & Logistics market conditions, and any recent private-market transaction activity. Data points such as the company's Series D round and its reported $1.5B 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 Lime shareholders
Exploring equity in Lime 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 Lime equity includes ISOs, this calculator can help estimate how many shares you may be able to exercise before AMT becomes a factor.
Open tool →
Exercise Timing Planner
For Lime shareholders weighing whether to exercise options now or wait for a future liquidity event, this planner helps compare the tax and financial tradeoffs.
Open tool →
Stock Option Tax Calculator
Estimate the tax impact of exercising or receiving Lime equity, whether you hold ISOs, NSOs, or RSUs.
Open tool →
Exit Calculator
With Lime's reported $1.5B valuation as a reference point, model how different exit outcomes could affect your net proceeds after exercise costs and estimated taxes.
Open tool →
Equity Planner
Model different strategies for your Lime equity — exercise now vs later, hold vs sell, and different upside and downside scenarios.
Open tool →
Private Market Insights
For a private company like Lime, valuation can look different depending on whether you use 409A, secondary activity, last-round pricing, or public transportation & logistics comps. This tool helps compare those approaches.
Open tool →
Equity Compensation Calculator
Evaluating an offer from Lime alongside other opportunities? This tool helps compare salary, bonus, and equity packages in one place.
Open tool →
Latest funding round
Lime most recently raised a Series D round in February 2024. The company was valued at $1.5B. Total funding raised to date is approximately $969M.
Lead investors in this round include Andreessen Horowitz and GV (Google Ventures).
Lime funding history
Series B 2017
Series B 2018
Series C 2018
Series D 2019
Series D 2020
Convertible Note 2021
Debt Financing 2021
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Debt Financing | $105M | — |
| Nov 2021 | Convertible Note | $418M | — |
| May 2020 | Series D | $170M | Uber |
| Aug 2019 | Venture Round | — | — |
| May 2019 | Secondary Market | — | — |
| Feb 2019 | Series D | $310M | IVP, Google Ventures, Fidelity, Bain Capital Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz |
| Jul 2018 | Series C | $335M | Google Ventures |
| Jul 2018 | Secondary Market | — | — |
| Jan 2018 | Series B | $70M | — |
| Oct 2017 | Series B | $50M | Coatue |
Lime IPO & exit outlook
Lime has not announced a confirmed IPO date or acquisition. As a Series D-stage company valued at $1.5B, Lime is at a maturity level where companies sometimes begin exploring public-market readiness — though many remain private for years beyond this point.
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.
Founders & company background
Lime was founded in 2017 by Toby Sun, Brad Bao and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
Investors
Industry
Similar private companies
Latest Lime news
Q4 results highlights today: IREDA, Triveni Engg profit dips, Zara India revenue slips; Tilaknagar, Genesys, Univastu and Veranda Learning shine
Q4 Results Highlights Today, 30th May 2026: Find all the latest Q4 results 2026 updates of 3B Films, 3C IT Solutions and Telecoms (India), AAA Technologies, Aadhaar Ventures India, Aadi Industries, Aarnav Fashions, Aar Shyam India Investment Company, Accuracy Shipping, ACE Software Exports, Adhata Global, Aditya Ispat, Affordable Robotic & Automation, Agribio Spirits, Ahluwalia Contracts (India), Ahmedabad Steelcraft, AI Champdany Industries, AIK Pipes and Polymers, Airan, Airfloa Rail Technology, Avishkar Infra Realty, Ajanta Soya, AJEL, AJR Infra And Tolling, Alfa Transformers, Alfavision Overseas India, Abhinav Leasing & Finance, Alka Securities, Alps Industries, Amalgamated Electricity Company, Ambar Protein Industries, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries, Ambo Agritec, Amco India, AMD Industries, Ameenji Rubber, Amic Forging, Amrapali Industries, Amwill Health Care, ANG Lifesciences India, Angel Fibers, Anik Industries, ANS Industries, Anuroop Packaging, Apex Frozen Foods, Avi Products India, Apis India, Apoorva Leasing Finance and Investment Company, Arcee Industries, Archies, Arcotech, Aris International, Arman Holdings, Aryavan Enterprise, Asgard Alcobev, Asian Fertilizers, Asian Granito India, Asian Tea & Exports, Amit Spinning Industries, Asian Petroproducts & Exports, Assam Entrade, Associated Ceramics, Astal Laboratories, Astonea Labs, Astron Paper & Board Mill, Astron Multigrain, Aten Papers & Foam, Athena Global Technologies, Available Finance, AVG Logistics, Avro India, Axel Polymers, Balu Forge Industries, Bandaram Pharma Packtech, B&B Realty, B&B Triplewall Containers, Brightcom Group, Befound Movement, Bentley Commercial Enterprises, Betex India, Bhagawati Gas, Bhanderi Infracon, Bharat Agri Fert & Realty, Bharat Gears, Bharatrohan Airborne Innovations, Bhaskar Agrochemicals, Billwin Industries, Bindal Exports, Biofil Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, BLS Infotech, Bluechip Tex Industries, Blue Cloud Softech Solutions, Bluegod Entertainment, Bonlon Industries, Boston Commerce, Brahmaputra Infrastructure, B.R.Goyal Infrastructure, Brijlaxmi Leasing & Finance, Bharat Road Network, BWL, Caprolactam Chemicals, Country Club Hospitality & Holidays, CCL International, CDG Petchem, Centuple Global, Cian Healthcare, Chemtech Industrial Valves, Cindrella Hotels, Cindrella Financial Services, Citichem India, Citurgia Biochemicals, CJ Gelatine Products, Clenon Enterprises, Coastal Corporation, Colorchips New Media, Command Polymers, Competent Automobiles Company, Computer Point, Commercial Syn Bags, Conart Engineers, Confidence Petroleum India, Continental Chemicals, Coral Laboratories, Coral Newsprints, Cosco India, Country Condos, Covance Softsol, City Pulse Multiventures, Cranes Software International, Centenial Surgical Suture, Cambridge Technology Enterprises, Cura Technologies, Davin Sons Retail, Deepak Builders and Engineers India, Dhampur Bio Organics, Dc Infotech and Communication, Deccan Health Care, Decipher Labs, Deep Polymers, Dhanashree Electronics, Denis Chem Lab, Desi Farms India, Dhanlaxmi Fabrics, Dhenu Buildcon Infra, DHP India, Dhyaani Tradeventtures, Digilogic Systems, Diligent Industries, Dr Lalchandani Labs, Diggi Multitrade, Donear Industries, D.P. Wires, DS Kulkarni Developers, Dynacons Systems & Solutions, Duke Offshore, Earthstahl & Alloys, Easy Trip Planners, Easun Capital Markets, Eraaya Lifespaces, Elfin Agro India, Enbee Trade & Finance, Encode Packaging India, Equilateral Enterprises, Econo Trade (India), Evoq Remedies, Fiem Industries, Filtron Engineers, First Fintec, Flexituff Ventures International, Fluidomat, Fortune International, Fratelli Vineyards, Frontline Corporation, Gagan Gases, Gajanan Securities Services, Galaxy Agrico Exports, Gammon India, Ganon Products, Ganesha Ecoverse, Garg Furnace, Garlon Polyfab Industries, Garment Mantra Lifestyle, Garnet Construction, Garnet International, Garware Synthetics, Gennex Laboratories, Genus Prime Infra, Getalong Enterprise, Gala Global Products, Glaam Up Jwel, Glance Finance, Globe Civil Projects, Gujarat Natural Resources, Goblin India, Goenka Diamond & Jewels, Gourmet Gateway India, Goyal Associates, Gabriel Pet Straps, GS Auto International, GSS Infotech, Gujarat Apollo Industries, Gujarat Gas, Gujjubhai Industries, Gujarat State Financial Corporation, Greenhitech Ventures, Gyan Developers & Builders, Haria Apparels, Haria Exports, Hari Govind International, Harish Textile Engineers, Hasti Finance, Health X Platform, Healthy Life Agritec, Heera Ispat, Himalaya Food International, HandsOn Global Management (HGM), Highness Microelectronics, Hiliks Technologies, Hilltone Software and Gases, Hindustan Adhesives, Hindustan Bio Sciences, Hindustan Agrigenetics, Hira Automobiles, Hisar Metal Industries, Hittco Tools, Indo Count Industries, Integrated Capital Services, Identixweb, IFGL Refractories, Incap, India Home Loan, India Infraspace, Indian Link Chain Manufacturers, Innokaiz India, Innovators Facade Systems, Insilco, Integrated Hitech, Ishita Drugs & Industries, ITL Industries, The Indian Wood Products Company, Jagan Lamps, Jagsonpal Services, Jai Balaji Industries, Jai Corp, Jainco Projects India, Jaipan Industries, Jay Kailash Namkeen, Jhaveri Credits & Capital, Jindal Photo, Jindal Poly Films, Jointeca Education Solutions, Jindal Poly Investment and Finance Company, Jeena Sikho Lifecare, Jungle Camps India, Jupiter Wagons, Kakatiya Textiles, Kalpa Commercial, Kamanwala Housing Construction, Kanani Industries, Kandagiri Spinning Mills, Karbonsteel Engineering, Kati Patang Lifestyle, Katare Spinning Mills, Kavveri Defence & Wireless Technologies, KBS India, KCD Industries India, KCL Infra Projects, DSJ Keep Learning, Kellton Tech Solutions, Kemistar Corporation, Kenrik Industries, Kenvi Jewels, Khoobsurat, Kiran Syntex, Kiri Industries, Kisaan Parivar Industries, KMF Builders & Developers, KMS Medisurgi, Konark Synthetic, Kothari Industrial Corporation, Krypton Industries, K S Oils, Kuber Udyog, Kush Industries, Kuwer Industries, KVS Castings, Laddu Gopal Online Services, Lambodhara Textile, La Opala RG, Last Mile Enterprises, Lead Financial Services, Lexora Global, Lime Chemicals, Linde India, Lippi Systems, Lynx Machinery & Commercials, Mac Hotels, Machino Plastics, Madala Holdings, Madhur Industries, Mafia Trends, Mahesh Developers, Maiden Forgings, Maruti Infrastructure, Manbro Industries, Mansi Finance (Chennai), Marble City India, MBL Infrastructure, Mehul Colours, Mena Mani Industries, Mercury Ev-Tech, Mideast Integrated Steels, Mewar Hi-Tech Engineering, Mid East Portfolio Management, Mishtann Foods, Misquita Engineering, Miven Machine Tools, Modern Thread India, Mohite Industries, Mipco Seamless Rings Gujarat, MRC Agrotech, Majestic Research Services and Solutions, Mangalam Seeds, MSP Steel & Power, Marg Techno Projects, Mudunuru, My Money Securities, Nahar Industrial Enterprises, Narmada Macplast Drip Irrigation Systems, Naapbooks, Nilachal Carbo Metalicks, ND Metal Industries, Nectar Lifesciences, Neelkanth Rockminerals, Neeraj Paper Marketing, Neetu Yoshi, Neptune Logitek, Net Pix Shorts Digital Media, Newtime Infrastructure, New Light Industries, Newtrac Foods & Beverages, Nitin Fire Protection Industries, Nivaka Fashions, Niwas Spinning Mills, NMS Global, N2N Technologies, Norris Medicines, Nova Agritech, Novateor Research Laboratories, NPR Finance, NSB BPO Solutions, Nanavati Ventures, Octaware Technologies, Onesource Industries And Ventures, OK Play India, Olympic Oil Industries, Omkar Pharmachem, Omni AXs Software, Omnipotent Industries, One Global Service Provider, Onelife Capital Advisors, Optiemus Infracom, Organic Coatings, Orient Beverages, Oriental Trimex, Ortin Global, Oswal Overseas, Pact Industries, Padam Cotton Yarns, Padmalaya Telefilms, Panacea Biotec, Panchsheel Organics, Panorama Studios International, Paras Petrofils, Parmax Pharma, Parvati Sweetners and Power, Pasupati Fincap, Patanjali Foods, Patels Airtemp India, Patidar Buildcon, PBA Infrastructure, P. B. Films, PB Global, PFL Infotech, Phoenix International, Power and Instrumentation (Gujarat), Pithampur Poly Products, Patdiam Jewellery, P.M. Telelinnks, Pentokey Organy India, Prakash Pipes, Pradhin, Promax Power, Prashant India, Prudential Sugar Corporation, PS IT Infrastructure & Services, PTC Industries, Pulsar International, Prakash Woollen & Synthetic Mills, Quadrant Televentures, Race Eco Chain, Raghunath International, Raghunath Tobacco Company, Rainbow Denim, Rainbow Foundations, Rajesh Exports, Rajnish Wellness, Resourceful Automobile, Rama Paper Mills, Rama Steel Tubes, Rander Corporation, Ranjit Securities, Rapicut Carbides, Rapid Multimodal Logistics, Raasi Refractories, Ravelcare, Rajeshwari Cans, Recode Studios, Regency Ceramics, Ruparel Food Products, Retro Green Revolution, Riddhi Corporate Services, R M Drip and Sprinklers Systems, RO Jewels, Roni Households, Roopa Industries, Royal India Corporation, RR Financial Consultants, RRP Defense, Riddhi Steel and Tube, Real Touch Finance, Rudra Gas Enterprise, Saboo Sodium Chloro, Sadbhav Engineering, Safecure Services, Saffron Industries, Sahara One Media & Entertainment, Sailani Tours N Travels, Sakuma Exports, Salguti Industries, Samrat Forgings, Samrat Pharmachem, Samyak International, Sancode Technologies, Sankhya Infotech, Sarthak Industries, Sarup Industries, Satiate Agri, Satani Bearings, Sattva Sukun Lifecare, SBL Infratech, Scintilla Commercial & Credit, Safety Controls & Devices, Som Distilleries & Breweries, SDC Techmedia, Span Divergent, Sellwin Traders, Springform Technology, Shah Alloys, Shah Foods, Sharma East India Hospitals & Medical Research, Sharpline Broadcast, Sharvaya Metals, Shashank Traders, Shashijit Infraprojects, Shri Bajrang Alliance, Shentracon Chemicals, Shine Fashions (India), Shiva Global Agro Industries, Shreenath Paper Products, Shree Metalloys, Shricon Industries, Shri Krishna Devcon, Shining Tools, Shivom Investment & Consultancy, Sigachi Industries, Signet Industries, Signpost India, Silverline Technologies, Simran Farms, Sindhu Trade Links, SJ Corporation, Shri Krishna Prasadam, Skybiotech Healthcare, SMC Credits, Soni Medicare, Solvex Edibles, Soma Textiles & Industries, Sparc Electrex, Spectrum Foods, Maruti Interior Products, Spright Agro, Srestha Finvest, Sree Rayalaseema Hi-Strength Hypo, Srigee Dlm, Shree Rajeshwaranand Paper Mills, SRU Steels, SSMD Agrotech India, SSPDL, SSPN Finance, Safa Systems & Technologies, Starcom Information Technology, Star Delta Transformers, Steelcast, Super Crop Safe, Sudal Industries, Sujala Trading & Holdings, Suncity Synthetics, Sunrakshakk Industries India, Super Bakers India, Superhouse, Supertex Industries, Supra Trends, Super Tannery, Suraj Estate Developers, Suraj Industries, Suryachakra Power Corporation, Surya India, SVA India, Svam Software, Swasti Vinayaka Art And Heritage Corporation, S. V. J. ENTERPRISES, Shri Venkatesh Refineries, New Swan Multitech, Swarnsarita Jewels India, Swasti Vinayaka Synthetics, Swarna Securities, Sylph Industries, Tahmar Enterprises, Talwalkars Better Value Fitness, Tandhan Industries, Tanvi Foods (India), Tarai Foods, Tarmat, Tejassvi Aaharam, Tejnaksh Healthcare, Terai Tea Company, Thakkers Group, Thomas Scott (India), T & I Global, Thirumalai Chemicals, Tirupati Innovar, Titagarh Rail Systems, Titan Biotech, Titan Intech, Titan Securities, Tradewell Holdings, Transpact Enterprises, Tranway21 Technologies, Taylormade Renewables, True Green Bio Energy, TTK Healthcare, Tulive Developers, Tulsyan NEC, Uflex, UFM Industries, Uma Exports, Umiya Tubes, Unick Fix-A-Form And Printers, Unison Metals, Union Quality Plastics, Uniroyal Marine Exports, United Van Der Horst, UVS Hospitality And Services, Valiant Communications, Valson Industries, Leo Dryfruits & Spices Trading, Vanta Bioscience, Vaswani Industries, VCU Data Management, VEDAVAAG Systems, Veer Energy & Infrastructure, Veerhealth Care, Veerkrupa Jewellers, Vaxfab Enterprises, Veljan Denison, Venlon Enterprises, Veranda Learning Solutions, Veer Global Infraconstruction, Victoria Enterprises, Vijay Solvex, Vineet Laboratories, Vipul Organics, Visagar Financial Services, Vishnu Chemicals, Vishvprabha Ventures, Vivimed Labs, VJTF Eduservices, Vantage Knowledge Academy, Virat Leasing, Kairosoft AI Solutions, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia, VSD Confin, Wagend Infra Venture, Wardwizard Healthcare, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility, Wardwizard Foods and Beverages, Winsome Breweries, XL Energy, Yash Chemex, Yashraj Containeurs, York Exports, Arco Leasing, Gold Rock Investments, Zinema Media And Entertainment, Multipurpose Trading & Agencies, Zodiac-JRD-MKJ, Sheraton Properties & Finance, Speedage Commercials.
TechCrunch Mobility: Lime's IPO gamble
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
Lime pedals new flat fee pass for London's delivery drivers
Lime is piloting a new pass in London designed to give the capital's growing number of food delivery cyclist cheaper access to its fleet
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lime a public or private company?
- Lime 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 Lime's valuation?
- Lime's latest reported valuation is $1.5B, set during its Series D round in February 2024. 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 Lime's stock price per share?
- Lime 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 ($1.5B) can help frame expectations, but common shares typically trade at a discount to the headline preferred-stock valuation.
- When will Lime IPO?
- Lime has not announced a confirmed IPO date. As a Series D-stage company valued at $1.5B, Lime is at a stage where companies sometimes begin evaluating public-market readiness. 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 Lime stock?
- It depends on what you hold and your company's policies. Vested, exercised shares are generally eligible for secondary-market sales, subject to Lime'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 Lime-specific rules.
- How much does it cost to exercise Lime 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 Lime 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 Lime 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 Lime 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. Lime's $1.5B 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 Lime 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 Lime's specific terms, and use our Exercise Timing Planner to model the financial tradeoffs.
Related pages
Last verified: 2026-07-12 · Lime data compiled from funding disclosures, investor announcements, 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.