Because VC can oftentimes get you to the next level beyond ramen profitability faster than you can on your own. Even at ramen profitability you are still quite

Because VC can oftentimes get you to the next level beyond ramen profitability faster than you can on your own. Even at ramen profitability you are still quite vulnerable to the whims of the market; it may make sense to have some VC cushion even at that point.