Dhruv Sane · 29 September 2026 · Operating Insight

How much capital should a startup raise?

Dhruv Sane, VC @ Malpani Ventures

Founders should raise the precise amount of capital needed to reach sustainability or attract the next round of investors—neither undershooting (which leaves them weak for future fundraising) nor overshooting (which creates excess overhead and poor incentives).

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Topics: Venture Capital & Startups

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