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How Founder Lock-In Stalls Mergers
Most M&A advisors focus on valuation multiples, but the real deal-killer is often founder lock-in. In this episode of The Acquisition Talk, Lucas and Luna examine how equity vesting schedules can trap sellers in transition or force premature exits. We look at a specific case where a $200 million acquisition stalled because the seller refused to leave without full control, revealing why misaligned liquidity events cost more than bad due diligence.
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