Private Markets
Exit
Definition
What is Exit?
The sale, listing, repayment, or other realisation of an investmentAn asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both..
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
The venture fund exits when a larger company acquires the startup.
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Equity financing for young, high-growth companies with substantial uncertainty.
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An individual who invests personal money in early-stage companies.
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A preliminary document outlining the main commercial terms of a proposed investment.