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The Corrosive Downside of Acquihires

Both Sides of the Table

Let’s assume $2 million in seed money. 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. And will investors allow a deal to happen in the first place. Get some famous angel or seed money.