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![Ric_RTP Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1759241571025768451.png) Ricardo [@Ric_RTP](/creator/twitter/Ric_RTP) on x 10.9K followers
Created: 2025-07-16 13:25:52 UTC

The bigger picture:

This wasn't just about toys.

It's about how:

- Platform monopolies can betray partners
- Private equity can destroy profitable companies
- Financial engineering kills innovation

XX% of retail bankruptcies (2015-2017) were PE-owned companies.

![](https://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/1945474873138040832/pu/img/5fkchO_tWcRR-q2K.jpg)

XXXXXX engagements

![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/p:tweet::1945474970907259078/c:line.svg)

**Related Topics**
[private equity](/topic/private-equity)

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