Jon and Justin respond to the new funding options available for bootstrappers, mainly Earnest Capital.The GP, Tyler Tringas, told us what types of companies he's looking to invest in:
Organic customer acquisition channels
Low levels of structural churn (ready to stay customers for a long period of time)
Founder is a good fit
Product launched and has revenue
In a space that Tyler feels comfortable with
They're looking for a 3x-5x return from their investment; which they'll take from founder earnings. (Read more about that here)Show notes:
Underground gangsters cave in Austin, TX
Article: New forms of funding for bootstrappers

Buffer buying out investors
DHH on Earnest Capital
Indie VC: companies we invest in grow way faster
DHH tweet on paying meager salaries
Earnest Capital
Tyler Tringas' introductory blog post
YouTube Livestream
Indie.vc
Tiny Seed Fund
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