I would say trust your instincts on this one. VC absolutely comes with strings attached, and those strings can easily lead to worse outcomes for both you and y

I would say trust your instincts on this one. VC absolutely comes with strings attached, and those strings can easily lead to worse outcomes for both you and your customers. Of course VC has its place, and some things are better off targeting massive scale from the beginning, but it does preclude a lot of good ideas just based on the economics. Given the scalability of software, running leaner can enable a wider variety of products that deserve a place in the world. If you want to split the difference with some funding you could consider https://tinyseed.com/ https://tinyseed.com/.