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Sources of capital, where your money is hiding. #003
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⭐🍹 Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze

Venture Capital gets all the headlines but there are many sources of funding. Each avenue comes with its trade-offs. Are the potential rewards of your chosen path worth the effort and resources you'll invest?

Let’s dig into this a little more…

💡 🛤️ Difficulty: Easy money or tough grind? The path to funding is rarely straightforward. Are you choosing the path of least resistance or bracing for a challenge?

🎯 Raise / Ticket Size: From pocket change to multimillion-dollar deals – the amount you raise defines not just your runway, but also your startup's potential and ambition.

⏳ Time to Close (months): Time is money, especially for startups. How long are you willing to wait to secure your funding, and what does that mean for your business?

🎯 Success Rate: High hopes or slim chances? Understanding success rates can be the reality check your fundraising strategy needs.

🚀 Value Add and Signal: It's not just about the money. The right funding source sends a powerful message to the market. Are you tapping into the true value of your funding choice?


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