How SPACs are changing the IPO game: Equity ownership of founders a big consideration

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SPACs are hot right now, and one of the reasons is they can keep more equity in the hands of founders. (GeekWire Illustration / Canva Image, adrian825)

A few weeks ago, a longtime GeekWire reader sent a note expressing shock that Sana Biotechnology co-founder and CEO Steve Harr only owned 4.9% of the company after the completion of the IPO.

Given that the Seattle biotechnology company was on the cusp of a blockbuster stock market debut and now is valued at more than $6 billion, I responded that 4.9% of $6 billion seemed pretty good to me. After all,

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Title: How SPACs are changing the IPO game: Equity ownership of founders a big consideration
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Published Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:58:13 +0000

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