Deal Structure Employee Liquidation Preference Product 
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 13, 2013
If the money comes from professional investors it usually has a “liquidation preference” meaning that their money comes out before the founders or common stock. (If That’s why liquidation preferences exist – downside protection. I know many rank-and-file employees. Does Yahoo!
Scott Edward Walker
DECEMBER 13, 2018
An acquihire is essentially the acquisition of a startup for its talent/team (rather than for its products or services). How is the Deal Structured? As discussed below, this structure exposes the founders to potential legal liability resulting from their breach of fiduciary duties as directors and/or executive officers.
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