How TinySeed Built a $50M Fund for Bootstrapped SaaS Startups
Who is Rob Walling?
Rob Walling, co-founder of TinySeed, is a software developer turned entrepreneur originally from the U.S., known for founding and bootstrapping multiple startups including Drip, as well as initiating MicroConf and the Startups for the Rest of Us podcast.
What problem does TinySeed solve?
TinySeed solves the problem of startup funding for bootstrapped SaaS companies by providing remote, year-long mentorship and capital without the pressure to become unicorns.
How did Rob come up with the idea for TinySeed?
Rob Walling, co-founder of TinySeed, saw a gap in the market for startup funding. His experience with bootstrappers highlighted the challenges they faced in securing funding without chasing billion-dollar valuations. This realization led him to create an accelerator specifically for those who wanted to scale to profitability but not necessarily Unicorn status.
Rob's journey with TinySeed began with understanding that many bootstrapped startups faced challenges securing funding due to their focus on sustainable growth rather than hyper-growth. By listening to the needs of the startup community through his involvement in podcasts, conferences, and personal interactions, he validated that there was significant demand for a program tailored to such companies.
Having tested the waters with a strategic tweet and landing page which rapidly gained traction, Rob collected thousands of expressions of interest. He and his team then meticulously...
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