Should You Raise VC
or Bootstrap?
Get a personalized analysis with real numbers.
See what you'll actually walk away with.
of VC-backed companies never return capital
founder ownership after Series C
if exit is below liquidation preference
Takes 3 minutes. No email required to start.
Most advice is useless
Because it doesn't show you the actual math
What you usually hear
- "Raise if you need money fast"
- "VC gives you credibility"
- "It depends" — with no analysis
- Ignores liquidation preferences
What this tool gives you
- Personalized to YOUR situation
- Real dilution math across rounds
- Expected value with probabilities
- Year-by-year projections
What you'll get
A complete analysis in 6 detailed sections
Clear Recommendation
Bootstrap, Hybrid, or Consider VC — based on your answers
Dilution Reality
Watch ownership drop from 100% to 32% across rounds
Year-by-Year Comparison
Revenue, profit, and payouts for both paths over 7 years
Expected Value Analysis
Probability-weighted outcomes for each exit scenario
George's Take
Personalized verdict with specific positives and concerns
Next Steps
Actionable recommendations for your specific situation
The dilution journey
What happens to your ownership after each round
You started with 100%. After Series C, you own 32%.
This tool shows you exactly what that means in dollars.
Who this is for
First-time founders
Trying to figure out the funding landscape
Profitable bootstrappers
Wondering if they should raise to scale faster
Pre-revenue founders
Deciding how to fund their first year
Anyone who's been told
"You need VC to build something big"
A note from George
"Every week, I talk to founders who raised money they didn't need. They traded 20-40% of their company for 'credibility' and now spend more time managing investors than building.
I built $10M+ in businesses by 27 without raising a dollar. Not because VC is always wrong — but because ownership is freedom, and most founders don't realize what they're giving up until it's too late."
This tool gives you the math. You make the call.
How it works
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