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Ocular

By: Paul A. Gompers, Gregor M. Andrade and Jonathan Man
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Abstract

Concerns the decision of Ed Kennedy, co-founder of Ocular Networks, as he decides what financing strategy his firm should take. The venture capital and public markets for telecommunications start-ups had dried up and Kennedy must decide whether to cut costs and raise new venture capital money or seek a strategic acquirer.

Keywords

Acquisition; Business Startups; Decisions; Venture Capital; Cost Management; Business Strategy; Telecommunications Industry

Citation

Gompers, Paul A., Gregor M. Andrade, and Jonathan Man. "Ocular." Harvard Business School Case 202-118, April 2002.
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Paul A. Gompers

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