Multiple VCs passed on UiPath because Dines demanded founder control
Daniel Dines · From Tiny Romanian Startup to Global AI Automation Leader | Daniel Dines, CEO of UIPath · May 31, 2024 · at 22:25
Daniel Dines, co-founder and CEO of UiPath, explains why several venture capital firms passed on funding UiPath before its Series A.
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“There were a few funds that passed on us. And it was interesting, not valuation, but it was, they couldn't they couldn't accept to, leave me the control of the company.”
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