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NAVY Launch Private Capital Forum - Palo Alto, CA

DATE  Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 12:20 PM PST
WHERE  Palo Alto, CA, Palo Alto, California
BY  Personal

Join us in Palo Alto for the NAVY Launch Private Capital Forum, an exclusive gathering focused on 'Capital for Growth: Governance, Exit Readiness, and Case Studies.' This forum provides high-growth companies with the strategic insights necessary to navigate complex capital inflection points. Through candid discussions, attendees will learn how to manage the tradeoffs between different growth paths and prepare their organizations for long-term success.

Our deep-dive panels cover the essential mechanics of the exit process, including how private equity firms, strategic buyers, and equity investors evaluate your company for acquisition. You will gain a practical understanding of how buyers assess risk, determine valuation, and judge integration readiness. The event also features a dedicated session on exit readiness specifically tailored for dual-use companies, helping leaders align early product and capital decisions with future M&A strategies or IPOs.

Concluding with Navy SBIR Innovation Spotlights, this forum is designed to bridge the gap between current operational challenges and future liquidity events. Whether you are navigating early-stage growth or preparing for a strategic exit, this forum offers the perspective needed to build a truly sellable, scalable enterprise.


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