[waterhouse]

> It's like asking someone playing roulette to value "13 black", after they bet on it.

Even worse, because you don't get better odds or payouts by persuading others to bet on 13 black, but you do when they invest in the company you've backed.

[____tom____]

No, but you can form a syndicate, convince others to buy in, get your money out and still participate in the payout, if any.