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    When Businesses Need VC Money vs Bootstrap Success

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    Decode why companies like Notion raise massive funding while Midjourney thrives without it. Explore the key factors that determine whether your business truly needs venture capital or can succeed through bootstrapping.

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    The decision between venture capital and bootstrapping isn't binary—it's a spectrum determined by your business's fundamental characteristics, market dynamics, and personal motivations.

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    What type of business need VC money? And what type of business doesn’t need? Like mid journey rarely raise, while notion raise a lot

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