You don't need the extra VC money, but often financing can get you to the point of addressing a far larger market far sooner. IF (big "IF") that more rapid gro

You don't need the extra VC money, but often financing can get you to the point of addressing a far larger market far sooner. IF (big "IF") that more rapid growth is critical in your market segment, such as to obtain a better defensible moat by having far larger market share sooner, then VC can be a very good tradeoff. But if that is not your market dynamics, maintaining your freedom and growing organically can be best.