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by bobbylcraig 2124 days ago
I've always been confused by DPOs. Isn't it essentially a money-grab by initial investors waiting to cash out if you don't need the capital infused by the IPO?
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It gives liquidity to employees as well as initial investors and it gives the public the ability to buy shares.
Theoretically you still get the capital, assuming you can sell the stock well enough yourself. A DPO just avoids paying the million(s) to an underwriter.