I think it's a bad idea because your target market becomes your acquirer instead of your customer. Your business starts morphing into whatever the hot-new-thing

I think it's a bad idea because your target market becomes your acquirer instead of your customer. Your business starts morphing into whatever the hot-new-thing is of the day rather than trying to solve a problem for your customer. If your business is successful, the opportunities will come - opportunities to get funded, get bought, IPO, etc. So your only focus should be to build a successful business and keep your customer happy. Hey, I'm not saying that late at night sitting around a fire you shouldn't dream of riches. Just don't build it into your strategy because you'll end up being a me-too business.