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How Founders Use Stock Pledges for Pre-IPO Liquidity
Episode 73 of The Startup Exit Podcast explores a quiet but powerful liquidity tool: pledging shares as collateral for loans before an IPO. Lucas and Luna break down how founders can access cash without triggering a taxable sale, using real-world examples like the structure behind Palantir's early employee loans. They discuss the risks—margin calls, forced selling—and why more founders are considering this route in today's volatile market, where stocks like Palantir have dropped thirteen percent in five days. The conversation is grounded in current data and avoids repeating earlier…
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