In venture capital, liquidation preferences determine payout order when a company is sold or dissolved. Investors receive their initial investment back before common shareholders see any proceeds. This clause protects venture capitalists, ensuring they recoup funds or gain priority returns, while founders and employees typically benefit only after investors are satisfied.
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