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How Founders Use Tender Offers for Early Liquidity
In this episode of The Startup Exit Podcast, Lucas and Luna examine tender offers—a tool that lets founders and early employees sell shares before an IPO or acquisition. With the IPO market sluggish in early 2026, secondary transactions have surged. The hosts dissect a recent tender at Stripe, where the company allowed employees to sell up to $1 billion in shares at a $70 billion valuation. They discuss why founders are increasingly turning to tender offers to de-risk personal finances without forcing a company sale. The conversation also touches on how these transactions affect morale…
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