Because they don't have flashy investment rounds to show off, bootstrapped startups are less frequently mentioned in startup news than those supported by venture capital. Fleet is a perfect example of a business that has grown consistently without seeking outside funding. Originally, the Paris-based startup provided a hardware rental service so businesses could use Fleet to lease machines and pay a monthly fee rather than shell out a substantial sum to buy several laptops for their staff. In addition to providing hardware-as-a-service, the company is now offering several software services, including device management, cybersecurity, and insurance. Fleet, a firm that was bootstrapped, concentrated on streamlining its operations to stay as lean as possible and spend less money than It merits. For example, the company ships products straight to consumers, therefore it does not have a warehouse. In a similar vein, the business collaborates with financial institutions, allowing...