I think the parent was inferring that recouping $1.7M isn't viewed as a success for a VC.
In general I think acquihires are moderate successes for the founders. Not just financially but external validation of their collective skills as a team.
Yeah, that's pretty much the value of a talent acquisition the founders: enough cash and credibility to make things go a lot faster the next time around.
In general I think acquihires are moderate successes for the founders. Not just financially but external validation of their collective skills as a team.