K-Scale Founder Reveals Being Pushed to Shut Down by YC Partner Before Turnaround
scott_e_reed · x · 2026-08-13
Benjamin Bolte, founder of K-Scale, shared a harrowing fundraising experience. When the company was close to running out of money, his YC partner advised him to wind down the company rather than raise more funds.
The partner argued that competitor Dyna was a better investment and that K-Scale didn't have enough traction, suggesting Bolte try to hit $1M in real revenue first—a path Bolte couldn't see at the moment. Despite the pressure and lucrative job offers, he chose to push forward.
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