Khan: Having 8-10 acquirers gives startups far better leverage and valuations
Lina Khan · No Priors Ep. 84 | With Chair of the Federal Trade Commission Lina Khan · Oct 3, 2024 · at 13:44
FTC Chair Lina Khan discusses the benefits to founders of competitive, unconsolidated markets versus ecosystems dominated by a couple of tech giants.
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“Even if you want to sell a market in which you have, you know, eight or nine or 10 potential buyers is going to be better for the startup than a market where you just have one or two. Both in terms of your negotiating leverage, you know, the valuation you might get, your ability to negotiate better terms.”
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