RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:FYI - SOUNDS VERY F AMILAR ??No they don't...but in general 95% do for two reasons 1) quick access to important capital to accelerate the development and deployment of their products and services to addressable markets 2) since most reputable VCs ie Sequoia possess teams of the brightest young minds it acts as tremendous validation up vote. Which in turn helps spread the news in the investment community. But you are absolutely correct that VCs are not a pre requisite to success. Glta DD