Anthrophic AI raises $3.5B putting lean AI Ambitions to wondering!

💰 Waiting for Funds? Building Tech! I can’t build until I have “their” risk money!

Indeed AI startups are pulling in billions right now. Anthropic AI’s out there locking in unimaginable $3.5B, and suddenly every founder thinks raising money is the only way to build a startup. Well, might be true for a tech-heavy startup like this one that aspires to give a head-on combat to the ones like OpenAI. But can’t be generalised for every AI venture!

Funding isn’t just about getting money—it’s about getting the right money at the right time. I’ve seen too many founders mess this up. So here’s a plain, straight advice:

🚀 3 Things about Fundraising you won’t hear often:

1️⃣ Big Money ≠ Big Success 💸
Raising too much, too soon? You’ll end up chasing unrealistic growth, burning cash, and losing control. If you can’t build a fundamental MVP by your pocket and needs really mega risk capital to do so, you’re dreaming crazy. No offences to motivational influencers, but chances of crashing down are high. Build first, raise later.

2️⃣ Not Every Investor is Your Friend 🎯
A big cheque sounds nice—until you realize your investors don’t get your vision and are pushing you in the wrong direction. Choose wisely.

3️⃣ Bootstrapping is Your Superpower ⚡
Before you chase funding, ask yourself: Can I get paying customers first? Some of the biggest names—Zoho, Zerodha—scaled without VC money.

Funding is a tool, not a milestone. Use it wisely. 🔥

https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/03/anthropic-raises-3-5b-to-fuel-its-ai-ambitions/
Source: Techcrunch