- VC money is not the only way: You can consider crowdfunding, raising from Friends and family, Government grants, Angel investors, or pure bootstrap. Whicheve

- VC money is not the only way: You can consider crowdfunding, raising from Friends and family, Government grants, Angel investors, or pure bootstrap. Whichever route you are taking (and you should consider more than one at a time) the key to success is talking to multiple people at once. This creates a buzz and a feeling that interest exists, pushing investors to act for fear of missing out. It really works.