A bootstrapped start up is one that starts small and without taking funding works its way up to profitability. If your product is near launch get it launched an

A bootstrapped start up is one that starts small and without taking funding works its way up to profitability. If your product is near launch get it launched and get selling it to customers. If that works then talk to VCs if you think the funding will help take you to the next level or just recycle the profits to grow organically.