Liquidation preference: what 1x non-participating means

Oct 9, 2026 · News · Startups & funding

Your startup sells. Who gets paid first? A 1x non-participating liquidation preference lets the investor choose between getting their money back or taking their percentage share, never both. One worked example shows why it protects them in a small exit and stops mattering in a big one.

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