Scaling or Selling for Risk Control

Founders often wonder whether to keep building or sell when opportunity knocks. It’s not an easy decision—growth capital can fuel expansion, but it can also add risk. Selling, on the other hand, may lock in security even if it feels “early.”

In this video, Kirk Michie explains why selling isn’t just about cashing out—it can also be a smart form of risk control. Using real founder experiences, he breaks down how to evaluate growth capital, dilution, private equity involvement, and whether taking the win now may be the best long-term move.

Watch below to hear his perspective.

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When should you scale your company with growth capital, and when should you sell? It’s one of the most important decisions founders face in business exit planning. In this video, M&A advisor Kirk Michie explores the trade-offs between raising capital to grow versus selling early as a form of risk control.

He explains why investment bankers often push toward selling, while private equity firms advocate for raising capital—and how both perspectives come with trade-offs. Kirk also highlights key founder risks: dilution from growth capital, investor missteps, and challenges in scaling beyond the founder’s capacity.

For entrepreneurs weighing their next move, this video offers a clear framework for deciding whether to scale or sell. Learn how to think about valuation, risk management, and the long-term financial outcomes of your choice.