Startup Bootstrapped Fundraising Strategy: Build Traction First, Raise on Better Terms (2026)
If fundraising feels harder in 2026, you’re not imagining it. In the US, many investors have become pickier, and they want proof that customers will pay before they commit. According to recent reports from PitchBook and Crunchbase, seed deal volume has cooled compared to peak years, and median time to close a round has increased. … Read more