Acqui-Hire

What is an Acqui-Hire?

An acqui-hire is a type of acquisition in which a company is purchased primarily to gain access to its talented employees, rather than its products, services, or technology. Startups are often acqui-hired to quickly bring on board skilled teams, especially in the technology sector, where experienced developers and engineers are in high demand.

Reasons for Acqui-Hires

  • Talent Acquisition: Gaining access to a skilled and experienced team.
  • Speed to Market: Quickly bringing in talent to accelerate product development.
  • Eliminating Competition: Acquiring a startup that could pose a threat in the future.

Related Terms and Concepts

Acquisition, talent acquisition, merger, startup ecosystem