The value of a venture capitalist's company is 73% of what they said it was worth at the peak, according to Freebert. Private equity firms will prey on profligate founders who don't cut their costs and act in a more capital efficient way says Freebert. The majority of acquisitions made by private equity firms are not actually pure acquisitions but bolt-on deals that can be sold through existing channels such as VISTAs or online retailers.

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