$2.40 might get it over the line but I for one are not keen on...

$2.40 might get it over the line but I for one are not keen on selling even at that price. I see much more upside.
"never turned a profit" is a furphy. NEA is clearly a growth stock that is consciously focusing on expanding rather than short term profitability. The litigation is likely a red herring with it unlikely to have any material impact.
Why should not NEA be worth $2 B when it completes its NA expansion and Hypercamera3 is fully implemented?

Ask yourself why are ThomaBravo interested in buying? Their track record suggests they are not fools.