Since then, however, the stock market has tanked. Now, many large private equity-backed edtechs that were seen as likely near-term IPO candidates are instead looking to mergers and acquisitions as an interim step or even an alternative exit.
Instead of IPOs and acquisitions, exiting to community is one alternative
Although SPACs have now entered the mainstream, they are not particularly well-understood outside of the investment community. Today, SPACs offer an efficient alternative to the traditional IPO and a viable alternative to private equity firms, which are typically looking for an exit after a few years. Among the key benefits of merging with a SPAC are:
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