Clean Exit: How to Leave, Sell or Step Back From Your Startup Without the Baggage
- WHO IT IS FOR: Founders, early-stage operators, and business owners looking to increase their company's value and resilience.
- WHAT IT IS ABOUT: A practical guide on navigating the legal and financial complexities of selling a startup, exiting a role, or managing founder separations.
- FORMAT: A moderated conversation between a commercial lawyer and an accountant featuring a case study and audience Q&A.
Most founders spend years mastering the art of scaling and hiring, but very few are taught how to actually leave. Whether you are preparing for a major acquisition, seeking a capital raise, or navigating a difficult co-founder separation, your business must be able to survive the intense scrutiny of due diligence. This session reveals the hidden legal and financial gaps that can derail a deal or significantly reduce your company's valuation.
Joining forces, a commercial lawyer and an accountant will walk you through a composite startup's due diligence process. You will see firsthand how messy shareholder agreements, undocumented loans, and intellectual property errors create friction for buyers and investors. By identifying these red flags early, you can begin fixing them long before you are ready to exit.
Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of the tax and legal pitfalls that discount business value, as well as a practical one-page exit-readiness checklist. Join Spark: Startup Growth Lab at UTS Startups to ensure your venture is clean, resilient, and ready for whatever transition comes next.