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Share options are key to Valley culture; the UK is getting close, but not there yet

The Equity Kicker

Crucially, billion dollar exits are coming through at an increasing rate – this year we have already seen King.com, Just-eat, Zoopla and Appliances Online enjoy £1bn + IPOs, and that’s just a few of the big names.

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Looking Ahead, Predictions For 2019

Haystack

If things hold up through lock-up periods, waves of cash will wash up in northern California. If it is made public, then these departments may redact certain portions of the report in the name of national security, individual privacy, or executive privilege.

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The Corrosive Downside of Acquihires

Both Sides of the Table

Most founders stick around for their lock-up period (1-2 years) before going on to found their next company. I know the buyers try the best to believe that [insert well known founder name here. .” Mark – doesn’t the acquiring company mostly care about the super innovative founders?