A startup exit is a situation where founders, investors, or shareholders get financial returns from the business.
Common exit methods include acquisition, merger, IPO, secondary sale, or buyback. Each exit path depends on the company’s stage and market.
An acquisition happens when another company buys the startup. This may happen because of technology, team, customers, or market position.
An IPO happens when a company lists its shares publicly. This is usually possible only for mature and large businesses.
A successful exit is not the only goal of a startup, but it can reward founders, employees, and investors for years of hard work.
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