Analysis

January 10, 2023

RIP IPO: What will startup exits look like in 2023?

With public and private tech valuations down, the end of the startup lifecycle is about to get a whole lot more interesting


Amy O'Brien

5 min read

The cofounders of Wise, which made a rare debut on London's stock exchange in 2021

If you’re a startup founder looking for an exit, anyone will tell you it’s probably not the time to be gunning for a public listing.

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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