Consultancy Circle

Artificial Intelligence, Investing, Commerce and the Future of Work

Day: July 16, 2025

  • Direct Funding: Founders’ Pathway to Success Beyond VCs

    Startups, once bound by the traditional path of raising venture capital (VC) funding, are now exploring newer, founder-friendly financial models that offer more autonomy, sustainable growth, and strategic alignment. Direct funding—bypassing traditional VC gatekeepers and connecting founders directly with limited partners (LPs), angels, and family offices—has emerged as a powerful alternative. In recent years, especially…