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The Startup Exit Podcast with Fexingo: IPOs, Acquisitions, and Founder Liquidity Events
Lucas and Luna examine the mechanics of startup liquidity events—IPOs, SPAC mergers, direct listings, and acquisitions—through the lens of recent filings, valuation history, and founder outcomes. Each episode starts with a specific deal: the pricing decision at an IPO roadshow, the negotiation dynamics of a term sheet, or the lockup expiration that defines a founder's final payout. They track the numbers that matter: share dilution, insider participation, valuation step-ups, and the real multiples that investors demand at each stage. Lucas brings the journalistic rigor—company filings, SEC com...
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Episodes
Spotify AI Bet More Music Less Discovery 22.05.2026 5:13
Lucas and Luna break down Spotify's new AI-driven strategy unveiled in May 2026. The streaming giant is doubling down on hyper-personalized playlists and automated DJs, but critics say it's narrowing musical discovery. Lucas brings the numbers: Spotify's Q1 2026 revenue up 18% year-over-year to $4.2 billion, but listener engagement metrics show a 12% decline in artist exploration. Luna questions w...
The SpaceX IPO Windfall and Who Really Benefits 22.05.2026 7:46
Lucas and Luna unpack the upcoming SpaceX IPO, focusing on who actually captures the value. While headlines tout a mega-valuation, the hosts drill into the share structure, insider access, and why most retail investors may get crumbs. They reference recent headlines about Elon Musk and his inner circle benefiting most, and tie it to broader patterns in founder-controlled companies going public. Wi...
The Convective Capital 85 Million Disaster Resilience Bet 21.05.2026 12:25
On The Startup Exit Podcast, Lucas and Luna drill into Convective Capital's newly announced $85 million fund for disaster resilience. They discuss why venture capital is finally looking at climate adaptation, the difference between resilience and mitigation, and what this means for startup exits in a market that has long ignored catastrophe risk. With data on ARKK and ARKG showing investor appetit...
Anthropic Nears Profitability How an AI Lab Plans to Cash In 21.05.2026 8:35
Anthropic, the AI safety company behind Claude, surprised markets this week by announcing it expects its first profitable quarter. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into Anthropic’s business model—from its API revenue and enterprise contracts to its cost structure, which relies heavily on Nvidia GPUs. They discuss how the $200 billion market Jensen Huang recently touted could reshape competitio...
Mach Industries 50 Million Defense Tech Bet 19.05.2026 8:43
Episode 1 of The Startup Exit Podcast kicks off with a specific number: $50 million. That's what Mach Industries just spent to solve a major defense tech problem — and it's a perfect lens for understanding how startup exits really work in 2026. Lucas and Luna walk through the Mach acquisition, unpack the difference between a talent acquisition and a strategic buyout, and explain why the defense se...
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