Not every business is a good fit for venture capital.
Less than 1% of all new businesses take investment from VCs. And of that 1%, less than .1% drive the bulk of returns for the category.
Yet, most founders believe this is the default way to build a startup.
So we're building out directory of startups StoryLines to showcase/promote founders who prefer ownership & control > blitzscale + dilution.
If you're bootstrapped or raised some non-dilutive capital, list your start-up below in the following format:
E.g.
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