Ask HN: Is it possible for a startup to remain privately owned? 1 points by abdulla 15y ago ↗ HN Does a startup eventually need to be acquired or go public to bring value to it's employees and shareholders?
[–] brk 15y ago ↗ No, that's just the easiest way to put a valuation on it and create a way for employees to actually exercise the shares they hold.
[–] RiderOfGiraffes 15y ago ↗ To answer the question in the title: Yes.To answer the question in the body: No.A company can remain in private hands and distribute profit to shareholders through dividends and to employees as bonuses.
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[ 2.3 ms ] story [ 13.6 ms ] threadTo answer the question in the body: No.
A company can remain in private hands and distribute profit to shareholders through dividends and to employees as bonuses.