THE PROBLEM OF DILUTION
Most founders start out owning their company.
But to grow as quickly as possible, you’ll need investment, and to secure the capital you’ll need, your investors will want to own a part of your company.
The faster you grow, the greater your burn rate becomes, and the more capital you’ll need. You move from pre-Seed to Seed to Series A, but with every cash injection, you’re forced to give up another slice of your company. Offer too little, and the investment dries up — offer too much, and you’ll soon find yourself without a share in your own company.
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