On the other hand, I don't think it's that uncommon for startup funding to come through at the last minute. I later found out that a company I worked for had c

On the other hand, I don't think it's that uncommon for startup funding to come through at the last minute. I later found out that a company I worked for had come within 2 months of running out of cash before their next round of funding came through. I'm glad they didn't shut down at that point to pay a "proper" severance.