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Should you raise? VC vs bootstrap

Raise only if the fuel buys escape velocity.

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How much money should I actually raise in my first round? Raise 18 to 24 months of runway to hit the next real milestone, not the biggest number you can get. Over-raising sets a valuation you then have to ... Intermediate 2 resources → Can I bootstrap first and raise VC later, or does that close doors? Bootstrapping first opens more doors than it closes, as long as you have not built a lifestyle business VCs cannot 10x. Revenue before a raise give... Intermediate 3 resources →
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