Exit Strategy
Analyse and prepare exit options for a startup or company.
Prompt template
Analyse exit strategies for: **Company:** [BRIEF DESCRIPTION] **Industry:** [SECTOR] **Current situation:** [Revenue / Employees / Growth rate] **Ownership structure:** [FOUNDERS / VC / FAMILY-OWNED] **Time horizon:** [WHEN IS EXIT TARGETED] **Priorities:** [Maximum return / Business continuity / Employee retention / Speed] Analyse the following exit options: 1. **Strategic M&A** (Trade Sale) 2. **Private Equity / Financial Investor** 3. **Management Buyout (MBO)** 4. **IPO / Listing** 5. **Succession** Per option: suitability, typical multiples, preparation, timeline, risks.
Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [BRIEF DESCRIPTION][SECTOR][Revenue / Employees / Growth rate][FOUNDERS / VC / FAMILY-OWNED][WHEN IS EXIT TARGETED]
How to use this template
Copy the prompt, replace the placeholders in square brackets with your details and paste it into the AI assistant of your choice. The more precise your details, the better the result.
Tips for better results
- Start exit preparation at least 2–3 years before the planned date.
- Clean up financials and contracts early — it increases company value.
- Get legal and tax advice in parallel.
Suitable open models
The selection names current open models as a starting point for your own tests. It is not a measurement for this template.
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