4 ms·The Real Reason “Stupid” Startups Raise So Much Money6 points by ASquare 12y agograycat 12y ago> Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest An easier reason: They get a lot of eyeballs.ASquare 12y agoGetting eyeballs is one thing - keeping them is another.graycat 12y agoThat's why near year 2000 the saying went, "Never be between a VC and the door when the lock up period is over."