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Exit strategy

Articles, news and guides on exit strategies for entrepreneurs and investors. Common exit strategies include selling the business outright to another company or individual, conducting an initial public offering (IPO) to list shares on a stock exchange, or passing ownership to family members or employees through succession planning.

Venture Capital Funding

Why Europe’s tech millionaires put their money where their mouth is

Nearly 20 per cent of all money invested in European startups is coming from individual investors, making private wealth the main source of venture funding

Exit Strategies

Exit, what exit? 92% of those who’ve sold up stay in the business world

Entrepreneurs who envisage walking away from their firms having sold are likely to be disappointed. The reality is that over 80pc stay involved with the businesses they’ve exited

Exit Strategies

How to sell your small business through a broker

Thinking of making an exit but looking for some professional help? Here's our guide on how to sell your small business through a specialist broker.

Exit Strategies

Is employee ownership right for your small business?

Employee ownership is on the rise – should your business join the trend?

News

TransferWise becomes Europe’s most valuable fintech startup

Co-founders, staff and early investors sell shares, valuing money transfer service at £2.7bn

Exit Strategies

15% of SME business directors are beyond retirement age

Many entrepreneurs fail to sell before planned retirement, meaning they are trapped running businesses.

Exit Strategies

How to choose the right exit strategy

Here, a variety of business experts investigate the pros and cons of selling up via MBO or a trade sale.

Exit Strategies

Should I sell my owner-managed business?

John Rigby, CEO of K3 Capital Group argues that current beneficial tax rules and market conditions means entrepreneurs should exit their business this year.

Exit Strategies

UK Power Reserve sold to Sembcorp for £216 million

Exit follows revenue and headcount rise since 2015.

Exit Strategies

Planning an exit strategy? Why profile needs to be on the agenda

Here, CommsCo explains why managing your PR when your business exits is vital.

Exit Strategies

EdTech exit gives huge investor return

Sale and exit of ICS Learn generates impressive return for investors.

Exit Strategies

Building a business with an exit strategy

From day one entrepreneurs need to be thinking about how they will ultimately cash in – but what are the most important factors involved?