Great story. This style of exit strategy appeals to me, but I would find the actual deal process of acquisition extremely daunting.
I think having Y-Combinator in your corner would be one of the truly great benefits of being funded by them; their experience with what's what, contacts with lawyers and so on, but mainly just the moral support (not trying to talk them up; this article just struck me powerfully. For half a billion, it's going to be serious negotiations).
I think having Y-Combinator in your corner would be one of the truly great benefits of being funded by them; their experience with what's what, contacts with lawyers and so on, but mainly just the moral support (not trying to talk them up; this article just struck me powerfully. For half a billion, it's going to be serious negotiations).