Often, startups try not to be profitable on purpose. They drive all profits into growth. It&#x27;s better to use $1 earned into getting more customers than to have it sit in the bank or give it back to investors as a distribution.<p>Of course, this mentality depends on the investors mindset and goals but many investors into new businesses feel this way. Fast growth today, profits&#x2F;buyout tomorrow.<p>You&#x27;re more likely to see a focus on profits from founder owned businesses because they tend to not have the deep pockets that allow profits to come second to growth.