[michaelt]

> What is the magic that separates success from failure that apparently only magically appears within the last 4 weeks with operating capital in the bank?

I've heard it said that every boss of a failed company will tell you that they almost got a last minute investment, or almost made a big sale, or almost got acquired, if they'd only had an extra week or two it'd have all been different.

Of course that could be wishful thinking - or a sign that in the final days they were offering fire sale prices.