How much money did you put into your startup before you started generating revenue?
I'm curious how much everyone spent on their startup before generating any revenue (or how much you've spent so far if you're still pre-revenue).
I've recently started working on a startup and have already spent a few hundred dollars on market research, a domain name, and a website. Is that normal?
I come from a technical background, so I can build most of the product myself and won't have significant development costs. However, I expect I'll need to spend more later on for things like design, branding, and marketing.
I'd love to hear about other founders' experiences. Were you able to get your startup off the ground with minimal investment, or did you need to spend a meaningful amount before seeing any revenue? What were your biggest early expenses?
Edit: grammar