When should you raise money for your business? Or do you need to raise money at all?

Sam and Ollie give aspiring founders a reality check on startup fundraising: traction, investor expectations, and when raising makes sense.

Chapters

00:00 Intro
02:00 Should you raise?
09:20 Traction signals
12:20 TigerSpike raise
21:00 Bootstrapping
27:00 Dilution

Key Insights

• Fundraising ≠ validation
• Traction wins investor trust
• Raise only for step-change growth
• Understand dilution early

About DQventures:

DQventures is a global venture builder run by six exited founders who have invested in 100+ companies. They help experienced professionals validate, build, and scale sustainable businesses