Not every startup needs venture capital, and raising money at the wrong time can be costly. In this final session, we explore when external funding makes sense and when bootstrapping or growing through revenue is the better path. You will get an overview of the main funding sources across different stages, the financial metrics every founder should understand, and how funding rounds work, including what valuation, ownership and dilution mean for you as a founder. We close with the big question: what needs to be in place before you scale, and what challenges come with growth.
