Deal Structure Hiring Liquidation Preference Product 
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 13, 2013
The Aqui-hire Business. Many buying companies price these deals on the basis of $1 million per engineer on the team for an early-stage deal. 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
Scott Edward Walker
DECEMBER 13, 2018
We have also recently handled a few “acquihires” (or “acqui-hires”) — which is a somewhat unique transaction, with a host of unusual issues. 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? What is an Acquihire?
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