Funding and ownership
Exit
When founders and investors turn their shares into money, usually by selling the company or listing it on a stock exchange.
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You'll hear it as
The investors are looking for an exit in the next three years.
Why it matters to you.
An exit is usually the only time your equity becomes cash. It's also when the new owner decides which teams it needs.
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