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How Founders Use Earnout Insurance to Bridge Valuation Gaps
In this episode of The Startup Exit Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the rising use of representation and warranty insurance — and its newer cousin, earnout insurance — as tools that help founders and acquirers close valuation gaps without blowing up the deal. They walk through how a typical earnout structure leaves founders exposed to post-close integration decisions, and how an earnout insurance policy can transfer that risk to an insurer for a premium, giving both sides a clean path to 'go'.
The conversation is anchored in the current August 2026 market, where IPO activity is…
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