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How Founders Use Reverse Vesting to Unlock Exit Proceeds
Episode 93 of The Startup Exit Podcast explores reverse vesting — a little-known structure that lets founders unlock a portion of their exit proceeds early while retaining equity upside. Lucas and Luna walk through a real scenario: a SaaS founder who built a $60 million ARR company, faced a nine-month earnout, and used reverse vesting to access $8 million upfront without selling shares. They break down the risks, the negotiation points, and why more founders are asking for this clause in 2026. Tied to current market signals: Palantir up 14.5 percent in five days, Coinbase up 11 percent — a…
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