You make a good case, but what I fear is that you have not really experienced working in the same location to really know the "advantages". Its one thing to he

You make a good case, but what I fear is that you have not really experienced working in the same location to really know the "advantages". Its one thing to hear or read the advantages, but its a whole another thing to actually experience it. My co-founder and I tried working remotely, and although productive it is nothing compare to being in the same room. I finally decided to move to where he is for 3 months. (Your Point #1): I sub-leased an apartment and setup shop in the living room of a 1 bedroom apartment. It's closer to his house so the commute isn't that bad, since I live here I only pay rent and not a lease on an office. (#2): Communication techniques for remote work won't come in handy once you get funding and are asked by the VCs to move to one city. Knowing how well you work with your co-founder(s) in the same space before funding is very valuable. (#3): Working in a productive environment is definitely key, but you have to make it productive no matter where you are since you are a startup. It could be a coffee shop if it HAS to be. (#4): Investors want to meet the entire team, they will be concerned if you mention "we work remotely." (#5): No one starts a global company, they start a company that goes global. It is a strain on finances but its good to do it for 3 months at a time, specially in summer time because in big cities you can get sub-leases for short period (furnished). Good luck!