What Roles Did Some European AI Founders Take on Post-Exit?

An exit used to be the finish line for founders. That's no longer the case in AI.

What roles did some European AI founders take on post-exit? Six founders and the roles they took at their acquirers

In AI M&A, the main value driver is the team. It's a big contrast to traditional deals which are mostly priced on financials.

You can't hire these people. So if you want them, you have to acquire them.

When talent is the driver, what comes after the deal reflects it.

Founders keep building, but now with a bigger balance sheet, brand and distribution engine behind them. And without the distraction of the fundraise cycle.

It's a pretty good gig!