seems the world is binary for founders

0 bootstrap

1 venture capital

As a bootstrapper, I’m not against outside money or giving ownership away. 

But is there something between bootstrapping and taking venture capital?

Founder /kiwi-news, a decentralized Hacker News

Angel / “friends and family” 

Microlending or other debt financing

Incubator program an alternative path to a traditional funding mechanism

Partner at Cosimo Capital, a digital asset investment firm based in Chicago 

It depends, can be overlap, but generally deal structure, terms, and expectations. 

Generalizing - 

VC might want points plus board seats, strategic/structural contingencies, etc seeking 10-100x return over a 5-10 year time horizon. 

Angel might want a simple deal and OK w a buy out at a quick 2x vs a 10 year hold

Why is an angel not considered venture capital?