Bootstrapping vs Fundraising

Hi there! The Venture Capital world has been experiencing some turbulence lately, sparking debates between bootstrapping and raising capital. Considering the emerging trends in startup building - such as AI acceleration, no-code tools, community-first approaches, and the rise of solopreneurs - what would you recommend for a startup with a validated product? Should they seek investment, or strive to continue independently? If anyone has gone through either of these experiences, I'd love to hear their perspective.