“I’m not gonna raise more capital than that… the only way to do that is to be patient… snowball effect.”

Giuseppe Balzano · Buyers and Builders · He's 30, Raised $25 Million, and Bought Two Boring Businesses | Giuseppe Balzano Interview

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Only raise capital once (25 M) and avoid further equity raises, preferring patience and snowball effect of cash flow

25 M raised, 25 M dry powder, aim to not raise more equity

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