In the context of venture capital and private equity investing, exit strategy refers to the method by which an investment in a company can be liquidated. Examples of exit strategies include trade sale, initial public offering (IPO) from public venture capital, buy-back trade, unclear, secondary buyout, share repurchase, recapitalization, and liquidation. Exit strategies are broadly limited to protection against capital loss and safeguarding existing profits. In general, they are a means to get out of a current situation, especially an unfavorable situation. A good exit strategy is based on investment decision with consideration and assessment of the possible way out.