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What is the Right Burn Rate at a Startup Company?

Both Sides of the Table

We want money to make some acquisitions (investors would prefer to fund M&A if they know specific deals – not to encourage bad behavior. In these kinds of businesses I’m on the record as advising “ Ring the Freakin Cash Register.” We want a strong balance sheet (um, ok. Valuation.

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