Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should startups take venture capital?
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Yes, startups should take venture capital

This position holds that startups should take venture capital. On this view some markets reward speed above all, and outside money buys the hiring, reach and time that a founder cannot fund out of early revenue.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. In markets where the winner takes most, speed has to be bought
  2. Equity funding moves the risk off the founders' own backs