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Ask HN: Competitor wants to license components of our technology

by PabloOsinaga on 7/29/14, 6:14 PM with 4 comments

Competitor is the company with the most funding in our space.

An acquisition is out of the question as they can't pay what we would sell for.

But they are interested in licensing some components of our technology/product.

While our initial inclination is saying no - under what circumstances do you think it would make sense?

  • by JSeymourATL on 7/29/14, 7:40 PM

    > what circumstances do you think it would make sense?

    Increased cash-flow, future partnership opportunities, market validation, etc...

  • by S4M on 7/29/14, 10:25 PM

    > under what circumstances do you think it would make sense?

    If you can keep your brand when your competitor is licensing your components. That way you make your competitor act like your sales.