> “For us, we've always looked at financing events, whether they're primary, secondary or public markets, as a tool in the tool belt. It's something that you can reach for as a person who runs a business that can help you when you need it,” says Foster. “I think that's a much healthier approach to things than sort of getting on a hamster wheel that is difficult to get off.”

That's seems like a pragmatic and healthy attitude towards venture capital. I feel like venture capital is gasoline. You can pour in on a fire to make it grow quickly, just make sure you first have a good fire going and careful not to get burned in the process.