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How Founders Are Using IPO Margin Loans for Pre-Exit Cash
Episode 64 of The Startup Exit Podcast. Lucas and Luna explore the rising trend of founders using margin loans secured against their pre-IPO shares to access liquidity before a public offering. They anchor the discussion on recent data: Airbnb, trading at $142.41, saw its stock pop 7.7% in the last five days, reminding founders that volatility can work for or against a margin loan. The hosts walk through the mechanics—how a lender values restricted stock, typical loan-to-value ratios of 30-50%, and the risk of a margin call if the IPO prices lower than expected. They cite private…
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