Not sure which funding path is right for your startup? In this episode of the TxO Startup Hotline series, Kofi Ampadu, partner and head of Talent x Opportunity at Andreessen Horowitz answers the question:

“What are the different types of funding options including venture capital? How do I determine which is right for my company?”

 

Kofi breaks down key considerations and paths for startup funding, including:

The pros and cons of bootstrapping vs. fundraising

Whether to raise a friends and family round

How angel investors can help you grow

The ins and outs of venture capital

 

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro to Episode 2 of the TxO Startup Hotline Series

0:35 - What are the different types of funding options?

0:55 - The value of outside funding

1:20 - Pros & Cons: Bootstrapping

2:05 - Pros & Cons: Friends & Family

2:40 - Pros & Cons: Angel Investors

3:38 - Pros & Cons: Venture Capital

4:31 - Additional funding options to consider

4:40 - Final thought on choosing the right funding path

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