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Should you raise? VC vs bootstrap
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Should you raise? VC vs bootstrap
Raise only if the fuel buys escape velocity.
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What do I give up when I take VC money?
You give up equity, a chunk of control (board seats, protective provisions), and the freedom to build a merely-good business. You also sign up for ...
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