What is an acquihire? Startup acquisitions focused on talent
An acquihire is an acquisition where the buyer mainly wants the startup’s team, not its revenue, product or customers.
By Ingrid Halvorsen 2 months agoVenture Capital Reporter
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Ingrid covers the deals: who raised, who led, at what price, and what the round says about where the money is moving.
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