Emerging Companies Face Greater Uncertainty But Are Not Panicked, According to Foley Survey
December 13, 2007
Emerging companies are experiencing greater uncertainty in the current private equity and venture capital market, but are not panicked or pessimistic about market conditions, according to respondents of a national survey conducted by Foley & Lardner LLP. Due to predictions of less growth in emerging company valuations and decreased access to capital over the next two years, more entrepreneurs are uncertain of their exit strategy and have extended their exit timeframe, compared to surveys conducted in previous years.
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