1. A likely path is to then, not take on venture cap but to get to sustainability.

2. this is un-sexy and staff might leave if too much grit required for god metrics over vanity ones, for too long.

Easier for them to work with venture backed co with their longer time preference on profit-loss, if at all.

3. You will also have to keep up with inflation, by providing increments, so sustainability slips back into a loss. Thank Keynes.

Result. Staff leave for venture backed co. which can be at loss by kicking can down road.

4 solo-preneur, or tiny team size might have a chance. Use only what you need and can pay for.