💰 Nvidia’s $20B Groq licensing deal pays out Groq shareholders and many employees even though no Groq equity is being sold.
"The bottom line: Everyone gets paid. A lot." Most Groq shareholders get per-share distributions tied to that valuation, with about 85% paid up front, 10% in mid-2026, and the rest by end-2026. About 90% of Groq employees are expected to join Nvidia and get cash for vested shares, plus Nvidia stock for unvested value that vests over time.
Around 50 people reportedly get full acceleration, meaning their whole stock package gets paid out in cash right away. Employees who
"The bottom line: Everyone gets paid. A lot." Most Groq shareholders get per-share distributions tied to that valuation, with about 85% paid up front, 10% in mid-2026, and the rest by end-2026. About 90% of Groq employees are expected to join Nvidia and get cash for vested shares, plus Nvidia stock for unvested value that vests over time.
Around 50 people reportedly get full acceleration, meaning their whole stock package gets paid out in cash right away. Employees who
