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> May I just say, that the most ridiculous thing in this news really is selling a 15% stake in a company for $100?

no kidding. i wouldn’t sell a 15% stake in a lemonade stand for $100. that doesn’t even cover the hassle of reviewing the contract and signing a bunch of notarized paperwork

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I can think of a scenario where someone might.

Suppose you made it very easy for them to sign it over, with the contracts ready and someone in person ready to guide you through signing them. You could apply guilt and some made up scenario about needing those shares back so that the company can move forwards. Enough spin and pressure could do it.

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