Bengaluru CEO Compares Startup Funding to Dating After $3M Investment
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Hey I am on Medial • 3m
It’s literally like a dating app for money. If you’re unattractive (aka no traction), you get ignored. If you suddenly blow up, everyone swipes right. VCs ghost you, breadcrumb you, and then chase you when someone else shows interest.
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