Nvidia Deal a Big Win for Groq Employees and Investors

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Nvidia to buy assets from Groq for $20B cash

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46379183

If true it looks like Groq’s executives and investors did treat employees well after all. This should be the norm but also, employee protections should be built into agreements to avoid what happened with Google’s acquisition of Windsurf. Or better yet, the law should protect employees at startups.

> Most Groq shareholders will receive per-share distributions tied to the $20 billion valuation, according to sources.

> Around 85% will be paid up-front, while another 10% is paid midyear 2026 and the remainder at the end of 2026.

> Around 90% of Groq employees are said to be joining Nvidia, and they will be paid cash for all vested shares. Their unvested shares will be paid out at the $20 billion valuation, but via Nvidia stock that vests on a schedule. There are also around 50 members of that group whose entire stock packages are being accelerated and paid out in cash.