They do sound a bit contradictory, but I think what is being said is that: - Rapid growth is a good sign, but not on it's own (i.e. without profit). - VCs like

They do sound a bit contradictory, but I think what is being said is that: - Rapid growth is a good sign, but not on it's own (i.e. without profit). - VCs like startups because they show a rapid amount of growth (but the risk is also higher due to a potential lacking model for profit in the startup).