At a certain point, a company may become a strategic asset rather than just a commercial success story. With this comes new considerations. Investors and governments may take more interest in how the company is financed and controlled.
For founders and growth companies, this highlights an important reality as new legal and regulatory expectations are put to the forefront along with revenue and valuation.
In the modern environment, strategic importance is no longer limited to large corporations. Some of the most significant assets begin as startups.