Acqui Hiring
Acqui-hiring is the process where a company is acquired primarily for its talented workforce instead of its products, services, or operations.
FAQ
What is a reverse acqui-hire?
A reverse acqui-hire is when a company hires a team of talent from a startup without buying the startup itself.
👉 Instead of acquiring the company, they just bring in the people—often after the startup shuts down or pivots.
What are the disadvantages of acqui-hiring?
- Cultural mismatch between teams
- High cost without guaranteed product success
- Risk of key talent leaving after joining
- Unclear ROI if the product isn't continued