Staying put post-acquisition deal? Here’s what to consider
Summary
After having spent years building your startup, it’s understandable to not want to leave – but at the same time, staying it can lead to some emotional turmoil and hardship, and it might not be best for the company going forward. Staying put after an acquisition offers job security, gives you chance to keep growing and maybe even get a better piston, you can still access resources and be part of what you created, and, with different stock options or benefits up for grabs, it could be a financial no-brainer. Richard founded Circus Street with his brother in 2009 and quickly grew it into a global business offering digital training to clients like Nike, Adidas and Coca-Cola, before selling it to QA. “We had built Circus Street with the same ambition as a lot of other founders – to one day exit to provide long term financial security for your family. It was amazing how quickly our position had changed from being ready to move on to a new post-Circus Street project to being fully energised in taking the whole group to the next level.