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Y Combinator Cast

11/01/24

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The narrative around companies that raised excessive funds but are now becoming profitable is shifting, suggesting a positive outlook for founders as they can achieve profitability without additional capital.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/23/24

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Some YC companies are achieving profitability quickly, allowing them to focus on building their business without the pressure of additional funding rounds.

Reshma Shetty

07/11/18

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Raising more money can be beneficial for a founder's mission, as it can mean the difference between success and failure, even if it leads to some dilution.

Y Combinator Cast

05/21/16

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Not every business needs to fundraise; many successful companies have built profitability without raising money.

Michael Seibel

06/09/22

@ Y Combinator

Having extra funding helps founders approach fundraising with confidence, making it easier to negotiate and plan without being influenced by fear.

Y Combinator Cast

06/09/22

@ Y Combinator

Historically, successful companies were built with much smaller seed rounds, indicating that the current funding environment may be skewed and that adequate funding can still lead to success.

Kathryn Minshew

05/07/16

@ Y Combinator

Raising more capital can be beneficial, as long as founders maintain control over spending and prioritize scrappiness.

Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Raising the next round of funding is often harder than founders anticipate, especially in a changing economic environment.

Y Combinator Cast

04/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders mistakenly believe that fundraising is about more than just raising money to build a successful company, which can lead to misalignment with investor expectations.

Geoff Ralston

12/15/20

@ Y Combinator

The startup landscape is seeing a positive trend, with many new companies being formed and applications for funding increasing compared to the previous year.