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How Founders Use Secondary Sales to Cash Out Before IPOs
In this episode of The Startup Exit Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a growing trend among startup founders: cashing out part of their equity through secondary sales before a liquidity event. They anchor on the recent $400 million raise by AI music generator Suno, which included a significant secondary component, and connect it to broader market signals like the 19.9 percent jump in Rivian shares over five days. Lucas explains how secondaries work, why investors accept them, and what it means for founder behavior. Luna raises the question of founder commitment and how much selling is too much…
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