Do VCs fund non-technical founders?

The honest answer is that being non-technical is a disadvantage when raising venture capital, but it's not disqualifying. VCs have historically preferred teams with technical co-founders because software companies face constant technical challenges, and they want to know you can handle them.

However, the landscape is shifting. With AI tools enabling non-technical founders to build and launch products, investors are seeing more solo non-technical founders with real traction. If you can demonstrate paying customers, strong growth metrics, and deep market insight, your technical background matters less.

Many successful companies were founded by non-technical people who recruited technical talent after proving the concept. The key is showing you can execute-whether that's by learning enough vibe coding to build an MVP, partnering with a technical co-founder, or demonstrating traction through clever no-code solutions.

For early-stage funding in Australia, angel investors and pre-seed funds are often more flexible than traditional VCs. Focus on building something people want first; the funding conversation gets easier once you have proof.