[minimaxir]

The Grid has received $4.6M in venture capital: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/the-grid

Clearly the venture capitalists would have uncovered if the product was a scam during due diligence.

Right? :P

[eternalban]

Not sure how I feel about the mix of VC and CF.

[tadfisher]

Is it useful to inform us of your non-feelings?

[eternalban]

Would be I be interested in hearing hn views on mix of venture capital and crowd sourcing?

Yes.