They could find an investor willing to buy them out. Doesn't have to be an IPO.
Still, if you are happy with the amount of money you have and you have a business you enjoy running, why sell? This is probably their view of it.
Still, if you are happy with the amount of money you have and you have a business you enjoy running, why sell? This is probably their view of it.
Also this is where Sun acquired NetBeans way back in 99.