Jon and Justin respond to the new funding options available for bootstrappers, mainly Earnest Capital.

The GP, Tyler Tringas, told us what types of companies he's looking to invest in:

1. Organic customer acquisition channels
2. Low levels of structural churn (ready to stay customers for a long period of time)
3. Founder is a good fit
4. Product launched and has revenue
5. In a space that Tyler feels comfortable with

They're looking for a 3x-5x return from their investment; which they'll take from founder earnings. (Read more about that here)

Show notes:

• Underground gangsters cave in Austin, TX
• Article: New forms of funding for bootstrappers
• Buffer buying out investors
• DHH on Earnest Capital
• Indie VC: companies we invest in grow way faster
• DHH tweet on paying meager salaries
• Earnest Capital
• Tyler Tringas' introductory blog post
• YouTube Livestream
• Indie.vc
• Tiny Seed Fund

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