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The obsession with VC funding is destroying entrepreneurship. Only about 1% of businesses ever receive venture funding, yet everyone acts like it's the only legitimate path. Many successful businesses never take outside capital. Instead of asking how to get VC funding, ask how to build a profitable business that creates value for customers. Once you've done that, you'll either not need funding or find it much easier to secure on favorable terms.
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Is it better to bootstrap or seek VC funding for your startup? The endless debate: Bootstrap vs. VC funding. - Bootstrapping builds resilience and deep customer focus. You prioritize solving real problems over chasing valuations. - VC funding can
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If youāre a founder, investor, or startup enthusiast, reflect on these patterns before joining the race for the next funding round. The future belongs to businesses that balance ambition with accountability. #StartupReality #FundingTrap #Sustainabl
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Women Entrepreneurs: Outperforming Despite Funding Gaps Women face significant funding disparities. Globally, women's startup rose from 6.1% (2001) to 10.4% (2023). In India, ~73,151 startups have at least one woman director. However, only 14.1% of t
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For early-stage startups, generating revenue and driving growth trump chasing venture capital (VC) funding. In 2023-2025, VC funding trends underscore this shift. Global VC investment plummeted from $381B in 2022 to $221B in 2023, with 2024 seeing on
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Are you a founder looking for funding? What if the "VC" you're talking to is a scammer? Protect yourself by following these simple rules: * Always Verify: A real VC will have a clear digital footprint. Look up their firm and their personal profile o
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#9TDAYVC-DAY-2 š³Only 21 Indian VC Firms are there in 2013 So, Todayās VC topics are: šÆWho Invests in Venture Capital? šÆDefinition & Difference between Private Equity & Venture Capital? šÆInvestors-VC also raises, We also raise but the di
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Why Are Startups Still Chasing VC Funding Instead of Bootstrapping Their Way to Success? In 2025, venture capital is tighter than everāyet startups are burning cash to impress investors with flashy growth metrics. Meanwhile, bootstrapped companies
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Everyone wants FUNDING Lets address the Elephant in the room Funding ā Success š°Myth:More funding=guaranteed success. Reality: 70% of startups fail despite funding in 2-5 years(ex:Byju's huge funding and name like SRK) What matters more: 1ļøā£Pro
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