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		user_named on July 6, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: DigitalOcean acquires Paperspace (YC W15) for $111... Stop dreaming. The acquirer does whatever they want with what they've bought.

dboreham on July 6, 2023 | [–]

To be fair, parent only asked for a level of sureness. Which of course is zero.

reaperducer on July 7, 2023 | [–]

The acquirer does whatever they want with what they've bought.

The acquirer does whatever is specified in the purchase agreement and contract.

Buying a business isn't like buying bananas in a store.

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