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38 | The Entrepreneur's Dilemma: When Should You Sell or Raise Capital?

Summary

When is the right time to sell your business or raise capital? And why would you consider a transaction when business is booming? Founders often delay selling or raising capital when their company is performing so well, yet that is frequently when buyers and investors pay the most attention. In this episode, managing directors Mike Lyon and Jeff Koons revisit The Entrepreneur’s Dilemma to unpack how founders should think about timing a transaction, ways to reduce risk in the process, and practical steps that can help maximize outcomes when the time comes.

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Modified on Mar 13, 2026
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