AI sales startup Clay launches its second employee tender offer in under nine months, valuing it at $5B, up from $3.1B in August and $1.5B in its May 2025 offer New York Times 2026-01-28 Michael J. de la Merced AI, Clay Related Coverage Hightouch has the most employer friendly equity policies that I have encountered in a start up. I am very proud that we truly want to take care of our employees. … Elli Clay Announces Second Employee Tender Offer in Nine Months at a $5B Valuation Financial Post