Even though 25% of all startups on Carta have just a solo founder, VCs hesitate to fund them.
Having 2 to 3 founders seems to be the sweet spot if you were to raise VC money while building a startup.
So, Is there a way to make VC funding easier as
Why Are Startups Still Chasing VC Funding Instead of Bootstrapping Their Way to Success?
In 2025, venture capital is tighter than ever—yet startups are burning cash to impress investors with flashy growth metrics. Meanwhile, bootstrapped companies
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habeeb
Hey I am on Medial • 2m
Mirza LIFE COACH
LEADERSHIP TIPS ✨
1.GO The extra mile it's never crowded.
2.Listen more, sell smarter.
3.Celebrate small wins; they lead to big ones.
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Mayank Kumar
Strategy & Product @... • 9m
Startup Funding 101: Bootstrapping vs. VC Funding
Deciding between bootstrapping and venture capital (VC) funding is a critical choice for startups.
Bootstrapping involves self-funding and can offer more control but may limit growth potential.
V
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Grow Together
Startup Incubator & ... • 2m
sales and funds are bloodline of startups.
"Sales drive survival. Fundraising fuels growth. In the startup ecosystem, mastering both is non-negotiable. Sales validate your vision; fundraising scales it. Balance these pillars, and you’re set to thriv
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Vikas Acharya
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Medial • 3m
STARTUP TERMS TO KNOW -Day 2
1.ANGEL INVESTOR - An individual who provides capital to startups in exchange for equity.
2.VC (Venture Capital) - Financing provided to startups by venture capital firms.
3.EQUITY - Ownership stake in a company.
4.SE