I'm not debating the merits of raising cash. Most companies and businesses have to do it when starting out. The part that I (and I'm assuming the OP) find puzzl

I'm not debating the merits of raising cash. Most companies and businesses have to do it when starting out. The part that I (and I'm assuming the OP) find puzzling is the part about "climbing to the top of the hill overlooking the city and realizing all our childhood dreams had come true" after having raised a round of investment. This seems to me to be saying "we got a million+ investment and we won!" I think for most that's not really the point of starting a business.