Support.com Funding History

Support.com has raised a total of $17M over the last 26 years Raising this capital resulted in dilution for Lance Rosenzweig despite non-dilutive funding options like Founderpath. With $17M money raised, Support.com would have to sell for $170M, for investors to be happy. For any founders and early employees to make money, the company would need to sell for at least $17M assuming no crazy liquidation preferences.

Why are so many SaaS founders taking money from Founderpath.com instead of VC`s?