I think a lot of Patreon's controversial decisions, e.g. raising fees, have come largely because they gave VCs control. I have no inside knowledge, but Patreon

I think a lot of Patreon's controversial decisions, e.g. raising fees, have come largely because they gave VCs control. I have no inside knowledge, but Patreon seems to be straining to meet the needs of its creators while also reaching the scale its investors expect.