Bosworth: DataStax is near cash-flow positive and needs no more capital
Billy Bosworth · 1056 DataStax CEO: "We're growing 40% yoy with 110% net revenue expansion" · Jun 15, 2018 · at 9:31
DataStax CEO Billy Bosworth explains the company's financial runway and independence from external fundraising.
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“We have a very, very clear and close line of sight to cashflow positive. So our cash is kind of in our control. It means that we have no need to raise more money.”
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