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Exit

Also known as exits, acquisition, ipo

The event where shareholders finally turn their shares into cash — usually the company being acquired or going public.

Example

An acquisition at ₹200Cr is the exit where investors and ESOP holders actually get paid.

Related terms

Valuation
How much your company is judged to be worth. 'Pre-money' is the value before new investment; 'post-money' is pre-money plus the money raised.
ESOP
A pool of shares set aside to give employees ownership in the company, usually earned over time. A key way startups attract talent without huge salaries.
Liquidation Preference
A term that decides who gets paid first (and how much) if the company is sold. A "1× preference" means investors get their money back before founders see anything.

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