This is relevant for such a small company in stealth mode. Worth noting one other point. Investors. They are unlikely to support "go to war" strategies with st

This is relevant for such a small company in stealth mode. Worth noting one other point. Investors. They are unlikely to support "go to war" strategies with strategic buyers. They may need realtionships with that company for other resons (supplier or customer of another investment, potential future exits, recruiting, etc). So its really best to win by not needing to fight.