When a big company comes after a hot startup, it’s not a slam dunk decision to sell
You might think that when a startup gets a big offer to sell, it would be an easy decision, but there are lots of factors to consider.
Rumors first surfaced last month that Google was going after cloud security startup Wiz and a $23 billion offer was on the table, the most lucrative offer ever made for a startup. Before the deal eventually died, there would have been a lot of moving parts, and it’s fair to ask: What are the mechanics when a big deal like this is set in motion, and how does a startup decide to sell or not?
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