Also I believe the stat from techcrunch was 80% received either funding, are profitable or received acquisition offers. Being profitable at such an early stage

Also I believe the stat from techcrunch was 80% received either funding, are profitable or received acquisition offers. Being profitable at such an early stage and if you aren't drawing salary is a bit meaningless. Acquisition offers are almost completely meaningless without an actual acquisition. Also agree with matt, raising $500 from your parents might be "funding"