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How Founders Use Reverse Mergers for Public Exits
In this episode of The Startup Exit Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the reverse merger as an alternative path to going public. They break down how a private company can acquire a public shell to bypass the traditional IPO process, using the 2025 merger of Grab Holdings and Altimeter Growth Corp. as a case study. The hosts discuss the pros and cons, including speed, cost, regulatory scrutiny, and the stigma that sometimes follows. They also touch on how recent market conditions—like the 7.9% spike in META and the 5.5% rise in COIN—have made direct listings and SPACs more attractive, but why…
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