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		ploggingdev on May 4, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Is the GPL Really Declining? How do investors view a startup that only builds GPL licensed software. Eg- Let's say Gitlab used only GPL, would it be a major red flag to investors? What about businesses, would they be willing to be buy GPL licensed software? Any examples of startups that only build GPL licensed software?

marcinkuzminski on May 4, 2017 [–]

When we went to raise money for RhodeCode which was GPL at that time, it was no issue for investors. Nowe we're AGPL and switching the license was no issue for current investors too.

Also so far no questions about AGPL beeing a problem for our customers.

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