These days, raising venture capital is a glamorized accomplishment. Rounds are highly-publicized achievements, particularly among early-stage startups, and have most certainly become a badge of honor among founders and VCs, as they compete to source the best deals. But not too long ago, deal sizes were far smaller; rounds in the hundreds of millions of dollars were virtually unheard of. Instead of focusing on fundraising, companies focused on growth. It’s safe to say that a lot has changed.
