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Minority Funding Still Means Investor Decision Power

Founders are often interested in minority transactions for one reason: Control. In a founder's mind, if they retain majority ownership in the company, then they'll fully control the strategic direction of the company, even if they give up a seat on the board. Unfortunately, this isn't how it works. Investors are careful about how the funds they invest are dispensed, and therefore will ensure they have a say in major decisions like selling the business, hiring and firing of key personnel, and more. As such, ensuring alignment between founder and investor is essential when pursuing a minority transaction. To learn more about what's at stake and how to find a partner that's a good fit, take a look at the article our team put together. https://lnkd.in/gWhucFwV #founders #pathtoexit