It would probably surprise most technology executives to hear that the majority of startup companies never receive venture capital funding. In fact, I recently read that not even 1 percent of all startups receive outside funding. Dell, for example, started privately with less than $1,000. The benefits of financial independence often outweigh the loss of business control that VC funding can create.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Venture Capital Isn't Worth the Trouble - BusinessWeek
