Most people don't know this, but before bustabit was the giant it is now -- there was a time the max bet was like $30 USD. It's better to start small, build up an audience and then if you want to start supporting whales -- it will be extremely easy to find investors after you're proven yourself and the need for more money.
If you want to succeed, you should be instead laser focused on players. What can you offer that the other big reputable sites don't, so that people want to switch to you?
Great! I needed advice like this. I was tunnel visioning on the endgame thinking I needed a huge bankroll to start out with but you just gave me the reality check I needed. and you're entirely right - I would have to make the site reputable first before anyone trusts investing into it. I appreciate the response greatly