Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

> Also it sold for 900m, 500m was the initial payment.

Yep, you're definitely right, I misread. Still less than a billion.

> I think the main calculus is around estimating future profits. Do they make a profit? Is it a crowded space? Is the market space growing? What assets do they have? People, land, factories, or intellectual IP? Etc etc.

Yeah I guess that makes enough sense, though I have to admit that sometimes it feels kind of removed from reality sometimes.




Consider applying for YC's Fall 2025 batch! Applications are open till Aug 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: