Self-funded vs VC: Who really wins?
2 Oct 2025 · 1 min

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David Hirschfeld compares owning 80% of a $60 million company versus a few percent of a $60 billion VC-backed firm. Self-funded businesses avoid the volatility that hits VC portfolios when interest rates rise, letting founders move steadily without justifying valuations to investors. The real winner depends on whether you value control or a bigger exit.










