Exit
The event where founders and investors realise the value of their shares, usually via sale or IPO.
An exit lets shareholders convert equity into cash or liquid shares, typically through an acquisition (trade sale) or an initial public offering (IPO). It is the outcome investors ultimately seek and shapes how deals are structured from the very first round.
Examples
A startup is acquired by a larger company, giving investors a return. — A scale-up exits via IPO on the London Stock Exchange.
How it relates to The Startup Foundry
Every investability decision is made with a future exit in mind. The Foundry helps you build a company on a credible path to one.