... capture an even larger market share, mergers and acquisitions, and preparation for an IPO. Exit is the final goal of venture investment, which occurs when the company reaches such a stage of development that early investors can sell their stake and secure a profit. The exit can occur through an IPO (initial public offering) or the sale of the company to a strategic investor (large corporation) or another fund. At the exit stage, the initial investors receive income (if the company has grown in value) ...