Back to DictionaryBusiness & Entrepreneurship

Exit (Business)

Also known as:Business ExitExit StrategyLiquidity Event

Definition

In business, an exit refers to the strategic event through which a business owner or investor liquidates or transfers their ownership stake — typically through a sale, acquisition, merger, or IPO. For creator entrepreneurs, planning an exit means building a business that has value independent of the creator's personal involvement, making it attractive to buyers or investors.

Also Referenced By

4

These terms link to Exit (Business) in their definitions.