The Mailchimp Exit – A $12B Bootstrapper’s Dream | Capital Compass Case Study
Mailchimp grew from a scrappy side project into a $12 billion exit — without raising a single dollar of venture capital. In this episode of Capital Compass, we walk through how the company bootstrapped, scaled with patience, and found product-market fit through relentless customer focus. Plus, what founders today can learn from this iconic outcome.
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How Notion Became a $10 Billion SaaS Giant — Without Playing the VC Game (At First)
In this Capital Compass case study, we break down Notion’s unique fundraising journey — from saying no to early VC, to raising at a $10B valuation with just 40+ employees. Learn how product-led growth, a loyal community, and capital discipline turned Notion into one of the most respected names in tech.
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The Mirage of Momentum - Builder.ai's Cautionary Tale
In this episode of Capital Compass, we explore Builder.ai — the heavily funded startup that promised to revolutionize software development through AI-powered app creation. But despite raising nearly half a billion dollars, questions now swirl around its tech, financials, and future. This is a cautionary tale about the dangers of scaling fast without scaling right.
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