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56. Bootstrapping vs. VC funding: which is right for your startup?

Jun 7, 2021
20:57

Should you bootstrap your startup to greatness or take outside investment to accelerate your growth? Making the right decision can determine if your company will succeed and change your payout at exit by orders of magnitude.

 

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When is venture capital clearly the correct choice?

When is bootstrapping clearly the correct choice?

Implications for dilution

What if you have a modest exit?

Managerial independence

Resources

Resiliency

Relationships

VC vs. Angel investors

Bootstrapping vs. VC is not a binary choice

Other options for funding

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