Jul 19, 2026 · 2:25 AM
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Founders are doing the dilution math and deciding VC isn't worth it
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Founders are doing the dilution math and deciding VC isn't worth it
A cap table example circulating among indie hackers shows how four VC-backed cofounders can net just $1.25 million each from a $100 million exit after dilution and taxes. Carta's 2026 data confirms the broader trend, and Base44's $80 million bootstrapped sale to Wix shows the alternative.
Julian Lim
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