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How Rob Walling Raised $59 Million to Fund Bootstrapped SaaS Founders
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- Jun 3, 2026
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Rob Walling joins the Niche Pursuits podcast to share what he's learned from 25 years in SaaS, 239 startup investments, and multiple exits. He breaks down the biggest mistakes founders make with pricing, churn, marketing, and choosing the wrong type of funding. Rob also explains why most SaaS companies shouldn't chase venture capital, how TinySeed raised $59 million to support bootstrapped founders, and what makes a software business more attractive to buyers. Listen to the full interview to learn how to build a SaaS that grows, earns more, and creates real freedom. Sponsor: Quiet Light Get a free, confidential valuation at https://quietlight.com/ ! Links & Resources Learn more about Rob: https://robwalling.com/ Check out TinySeed: https://tinyseed.com/ Join the MicroConf community: https://microconf.com/ Be sure to get more content like this in the Niche Pursuits Newsletter Right Here: https://www.nichepursuits.com/newsletter Want a Faster and Easier Way to Build Internal Links? Get $15 off Link Whisper with Discount Code "Podcast" on the Checkout Screen: https://www.nichepursuits.com/linkwhisper Get SEO Consulting from the Niche Pursuits Podcast Host, Jared Bauman: https://www.nichepursuits.com/201creative