[therealarmen]

As with all things, it's not so black and white. I know it's popular to hate on venture funding here on HN, but the industry exists for a reason. There are certain business models that only work at scale, and in the meantime must be supported by VC cash. For bootstrapped revenue-generating companies, VC funding can be the difference between lifestyle business and IPO. Congratulations to the OP for building a profitable business, but let's keep in mind there are many paths to success.

[adambratt]

I don't think it's popular to hate on VC on HN. Sure there are a small number of people who are bitter who speak out against it but I think most people on here are totally for VC funding.