Incubators - is the % worth giving up?

[Nic S.]

I am applying for incubators to get help in developing my product and growing my business. Is this the right way to go? Most of these incubators take between 2-10% and will invest in the company between 20-120k. In my mind I think is worth since I will be getting help in growing a company but also networking with potential partners and investors.
Anyone has experience in this area that would like to share?

 

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[liquidglass]

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[Tiago]

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[oldkevx]

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[Deleted35442]

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[oldkevx]

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