Kaushal ChokshiScaale Group

Building Value to Exit@Startup Turkey

Kaushal Chokshi | Founder Scaale Group

About Me

Global Nomad Investor and Entrepreneur

Building real companies with real revenue

Type of Exit

IPO

Get acquired

Strategic Investment

Investors Invest in Exits !!!-Smart Investor

Preparing for ExitIt should be planed from day one

However the company should be built for real business

Create bench mark for each fund raise

Look at the possible valuation at each benchmark

Preparing for ExitCalculate your dilution at each benchmark

For each fund raise think about resources & expertise you will need for next benchmark

If scaling is not your expertise then exit early

Consider all stakeholder’s interest in your plan

InvestorsSelect your investors as per the exit plan which includes benchmarks

Select global investors as they can bring their connection including potential acquirers

Consider global strategic acquirer for maximum arbitrage

Involve your smart investor to take you through all the necessary benchmarks

RevenueCash is king

Focus on revenue to preserve your equity

Look for emerging markets or hotspots

Look for low cost of entry with high upside

Growth through partnerships and licensing

People

Clear understanding of exit plan with all co- founders

Build a team which believes in your vision

Hire people globally to bring in smart human capital

Always keep your team’s interest when you exit

ResourcesThere is nothing like free lunch

Don’t plan with Government handouts and tax breaks, focus on revenue

Tap into global resources. You may be surprised how cost effective it can be.

Pay to get best professional services, advisors, mentors and expertise.

Building Value to ExitPlan Exit

Smart Global Capital

Smart Global Human Capital

Whole world is your backyard as your market

Be part of stakeholder’s economy

Scaale Group

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