AI Startups Acquisition Models

by pieceroughon 8/7/2024, 8:41 PMwith 0 comments

So it turns out that the AI boom introduced a new exit strategy compare to 10 years ago.

Inflection, Adept, Character and many others they all went through founder drain. Big Tech not only acqui-hired, but also paid some royalties or licensing fees to likely keep investors happy.

What's this trend telling you? Why does this approach all of a sudden makes more sense than classic acquisitions?

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