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Vivek Joshi
Director & CEO @ Exc...ย โขย 4m
Before You Raise Money, Decide What Kind of Company You Want to Build Founders often chase capital without asking the real question: What type of funding actually matches your strategy? Because equity, debt, and hybrid instruments donโt just finance your company โ they shape its future. Hereโs the quick reality check: Equity: Great for big vision + fast growth. Costly in dilution. Choose when you need strategic investors, not just cash. Debt: Zero dilution, but only works if you have predictable cash flow. Great for scaling + retaining control. Convertibles / SAFEs: Perfect when valuation is unclear. Fast, simple, founder-friendly โ but avoid overstacking them. ๐ Hybrid Structures: When you want the upside of equity with the flexibility of debt. The real question isnโt โHow do I raise money?โ Itโs โWhat does my company need right now โ and what will this choice cost me later?โ Choose with intention. Your cap table is part of your strategy.
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