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Thu 19 Nov4:40–5:15pmFounders Stage

How to Evaluate a Strategic Exit vs. Continuing to Build?

Capital Rewiring

About This Session

With conventional IPO pathways narrowed and growth-stage liquidity constrained, many companies must re-evaluate what a successful outcome looks like. Crunchbase's 2026 M&A Outlook recorded 36 unicorn M&A exits worth a combined $67B in 2025, and EY-Parthenon reports teams under 100 people landing $100M+ acqui-hire exits. An early acqui-hire or IP sale can preserve talent and technological value, but requires careful negotiation. This session outlines the operational indicators and timing indicators founders need to weigh a structured exit against continuing to build.

When
Thursday 19 November4:40–5:15pm, Singapore time
Where
Founders StageHall 2, Singapore EXPO
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Speakers

  • Navin Suri

    Senior Advisor

    Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

    Moderator

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