Download the 2026 Exit Readiness Gap Report

Are Australian founders exit ready? Uncover how Australia founders feel towards exits

In Australia, we don't talk about exits enough. 

Across our fast-growing startup ecosystem the topic of exits has long been overlooked, treated as an afterthought rather than a strategic priority.

But if we are to continue growing, we need liquidity and we need it at scale. 

To start the conversation, we set out to understand why exit planning isn’t getting the airtime it deserves, and what’s at stake for founders, investors, and teams when preparation falls short. Through in-depth surveys and candid interviews, this report uncovers real insights into how Australian founders feel and behave towards liquidity events, aiming to ignite a new conversation and empower the next wave of startup success. 

A data-driven analysis revealing how Australian founders are approaching exits, uncovering gaps, risks, and actionable steps to restart the conversation around exits. 

What’s Inside  the Report?

Key revelations that outline how Australian founders are thinking about exits

• Exit readiness is a marathon, not a sprint: Most founders think they’re prepared, but the data reveals critical gaps in financial, legal, and strategic planning. 
• Early preparation is essential: Founders who start planning from day one protect their valuation, accelerate deals, and keep leverage when opportunity knocks.
• Acquisition is the default reality: Nearly two in three founders see strategic acquisition as their most likely exit path, with IPOs and secondaries far less accessible. 
  

Actionable insights on exits and steps to build towards success

• Insider advice from advisors around how to build towards a successful exit
• Real talk from founders who've been through an exit, including biggest surprises, challenges and honest advice for founders 

Why Download The Report?

• Reignite the conversation: Discover why exit planning deserves a central place in Australia’s startup narrative, and how open dialogue can drive better outcomes for all.
• Bridge the readiness gap: Understand the challenges that have kept exit strategies in the shadows, and learn what it takes to close them.
• Empower the ecosystem: Access actionable insights designed to help founders, investors, boards, and advisors collaborate for stronger, more resilient exits.

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