A key concern is the impact on later-round investors and employees who joined near Brex's peak valuation. Speculation suggests liquidation preferences might leave many with underwater stock options or RSUs, questioning actual benefits. #StartupExit 2/5

The employee buyout is a rare turn. Why? Failed traction led to this path. It raises questions about their goals & if this structure aids future dev vs. effectively winding down the commercial entity. #StartupExit 3/6

Every M&A deal is a brand story.
The narrative you build around your product, team, and vision impacts your valuation.
Sell the story, not just the software. #StartupExit #Entrepreneurship

A Modest Exit Can Still Be a Win
💼 Loopt sold for $43.4M to Green Dot Corp. Not all exits are unicorn-level, but each can fuel future ventures.
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Startup Obituary : Loopt Sam Altman’s First Startup Venture and the Rise and Fall of Early Days of Location-Based Social Networking

A Modest Exit Can Still Be a Win
💼 Loopt sold for $43.4M to Green Dot Corp. Not all exits are unicorn-level, but each can fuel future ventures.
🔗 startupobituary.com/p/loopt
#StartupExit #AcquisitionSuccess #TechStrategy

What should founders actually do after they exit?

What should founders actually do after they exit?

I find it baffling that we have so little discussion about what happens to founders after an exit.

#StartupExit #Founders #StartupEurope

⏰ Clock's ticking for founders:

Align stakeholders
Interview banks
Optimize EBITDA
Clean financials

2025's opportunity won't wait.

Your 5-year window is here.
#StartupExit

Selling your startup

Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj7SULFcv3o

#founder #exit #startupexit #founderstories

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When the market changes maybe it’s time to de-risk?

Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj7SULFcv3o

#founder #exit #startupexit

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What do you do when the market changes?

Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj7SULFcv3o

#founder #exit #startupexit

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How to sell your startup in a shaky market?

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#startup #iobox #founderstory #startupexit

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When your investment banker says the deal is done the work has only begun.

Watch the episode: https://t.co/xxhlSRuvl6

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How do you negotiate successfully when the market is collapsing around you?

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#founder #exit #startup #iobox #founderstories #entrepreneur #angelinvestor #successfulexit
#startupexit

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Selling you company? So many details and bankers are not exactly helping.

Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj7SULFcv3o

#founder #exit #startup #iobox #founderstories #entrepreneur #angelinvestor #successfulexit
#startupexit

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