BusinessAugust 26, 2026

unexited

un-eg-ZY-tid

Definition

Referring to investment assets or holdings in companies that have not yet undergone a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering (IPO) or an acquisition, which would allow the investor to sell their stake for a return.

Etymology

The word is a modern financial compound consisting of the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'exited,' derived from the Latin 'exitus' (a going out or departure). It evolved in business contexts to describe the status of venture capital investments before they are liquidated.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the risk of holding companies in a portfolio that have not yet reached a profitable exit point, noting that a growing volume of such assets can complicate fund performance if share prices drop after an eventual public listing.

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