VCs, despite what they might claim, are not about innovation or even venture. They function merely as a bank that buys equity, this is identical to the type of

VCs, despite what they might claim, are not about innovation or even venture. They function merely as a bank that buys equity, this is identical to the type of banking setup that would finance railroads in the 1800s. I propose a start-up test, if a VC is willing to fund you, you do not need them, you are better off taking debt financing, you are already a sure thing.