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Scaleup secondaries: A smart move or a sign of struggle?

08 Oct 2025
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With IPOs on ice and growth funding hard to come by, founders and CEOs are increasingly turning to secondaries to retain talent and extend their company’s runway. How can startups best leverage secondaries without losing control? What role do they play in long-term capital planning? How hot is the secondary market right now?
Speakers
Olav Ostin
Olav Ostin, Founder and Managing Partner - TempoCap
Karen Kerrigan
Karen Kerrigan, Chief Operating Officer - MoneyBox