I'm guessing a limit on possible exits would be a red flag for investors who are looking for a return. Having clauses with each investor that let you purchase

I'm guessing a limit on possible exits would be a red flag for investors who are looking for a return. Having clauses with each investor that let you purchase back your shares from them at predetermined times and rates (returns would need to be healthy for them) limits their upside, but lets you buy back control whenever. - assuming you can afford it for public companies in the US, also see "Poison pill": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shareholder_rights_plan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shareholder_rights_plan http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2014/06/30/dealpolitik-poison-pill-showdown-at-american-apparel/ http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2014/06/30/dealpolitik-poison...