A more detailed way of saying: "Taking too much VC money will close more doors than it opens, and you should know which ones are closing" I'd assign weight 0 t

A more detailed way of saying: "Taking too much VC money will close more doors than it opens, and you should know which ones are closing" I'd assign weight 0 to 'interested acquirers' opinions. Until there is a deal on the table, there is no reason to risk running out of cash and being bought at fire sale prices.