Solo founders are more dilution-tolerant, making them appealing to VCs
julianweisser · x · 2026-09-17
A solo founder shares a fundraising insight: without a co-founder splitting equity 50/50, solo founders are less laser-focused on valuation and dilution — "I'm not in the same position as co-founders starting out splitting 50/50." That structural dilution tolerance makes them more appealing counterparties for VCs.
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