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Why Strategic Acquirers Are Killing Founder Liquidity
In a market where valuations have surged but exits are stalling, we examine the structural squeeze on founder liquidity. Using recent data points like Microsoft’s eight billion dollar acquisition of World Labs and the broader trend of strategic M&A pricing, we explore why founders are seeing less cash at closing than expected. The episode breaks down how earn-outs, retention equity, and corporate treasury constraints in October 2026 are reshaping the deal terms for early-stage founders.
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