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Knowing When It’s Time To Sell Your Startup

YoungUpstarts

For years, the most desirable exit strategy for startup companies was to go public through an initial public offering. Google reportedly turned down buyout offers from Microsoft shortly before the 2004 IPO. Unique social networking product. Large market share, limited competition and high barrier to entry.

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