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Utkarsh Mishra

Co-Founder @Trustopa... • 7m

Less than 1% of startups get VC funding. But guess what? There are 7 more ways to fund your dream! Funding doesn’t have to be stressful, and it’s not just about VCs. There are smarter ways to get the money you need. From bootstrapping to crowdfunding, here are 8 options to consider: 1️⃣ Venture Capital 2️⃣ Angel Investors 3️⃣ Crowdfunding 4️⃣ Pre-Selling Products 5️⃣ Bootstrapping 6️⃣ Grants 7️⃣ Competitions 8️⃣ Loans Understand each path and what it asks of you. My advice: don’t limit yourself to the usual routes—explore all your options!

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