Why 100x ARR deals trap founders: the math forces $1.3B exits
AI startups are raising at 100x ARR multiples again, but that math forces a $10M ARR company to grow to $400M for a 3x return, $700M for 5x, and $1.3B for a 10x exit. Founders end up in a no‑win scenario, having to build generational businesses just to meet investor expectations.