What If I Build a SaaS?

What is Bootstrapping?

Bootstrapping means building a company entirely from personal finances or the operating revenues of the new company, without relying on outside investors like Venture Capitalists (VCs) or Angel Investors.

Bootstrapping vs Venture Capital

• Venture Capital: You get a massive influx of cash to grow quickly, but you give up 15-30% of your company (equity) and lose total control.
• Bootstrapping: Growth is slower, but you retain 100% of the equity and decision-making power.

Use the simulator above to see how equity dilution from VC rounds affects your net worth in an eventual exit compared to staying bootstrapped.