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YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Startups often announce fundraising rounds as their first press pitch because it's timely news that attracts media interest.

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PR + Content for Growth by Kat Mañalac and Craig Cannon

@ Y Combinator

PR + Content for Growth by Kat Mañalac and Craig Cannon

09/20/18

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Most media outlets no longer cover very early-stage startups, so ensure your pitch is a compelling story that warrants attention.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Most startups should wait to pitch to press until they have a launched product and some early users to engage their audience effectively.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/20/18

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When preparing for press interviews, draft succinct answers to frequently asked questions that reporters typically ask early-stage startups.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/26/16

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Pitch practice helps founders gain real experience pitching to investors who are unfamiliar with their startups.

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Erika Jensen

08/17/17

@ Y Combinator

Storytelling is crucial in fundraising, especially in the early phases, to resonate with investors and convey the business's potential.

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Carolynn Levy

09/20/19

@ Y Combinator

While priced rounds are still a common method for raising funds, they typically occur later in a startup's lifecycle, often after initial fundraising through SAFEs or convertible notes.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/17/21

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For tiny startups, investors may not fund them anyway, so it's important to say what they want to hear to capture their interest for future opportunities.

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Carolynn Levy

09/20/19

@ Y Combinator

Raising money from angel investors and achieving milestones shows your focus on rapid progress, which is favorable when seeking a priced round.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/01/23

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Many startup founders base their strategies on vague information, like a fundraising announcement or a podcast interview, without understanding the underlying context.