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Carolynn Levy

09/20/19

@ Y Combinator

Taking small checks from angel investors does not negatively impact your chances with venture capitalists when you seek a priced round later.

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Carolynn Levy - Modern Startup Funding

@ Y Combinator

09/20/19

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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.

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Michael Seibel

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

You need to write a big enough check when angel investing; otherwise, the potential returns may not significantly impact your financial situation.

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Severin Hacker

05/19/25

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

Raising money from top-tier VCs, even at slightly worse terms, is beneficial due to the signaling effect it has on other investors.

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Severin Hacker

05/19/25

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

I believe you should always try to raise money from the best tier one venture capitalists, even if the terms are slightly worse, because of the signaling effect it creates.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Don't sweat the small stuff when angel investing; focus on the potential for big wins instead.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/20/23

@ Y Combinator

Just because a smart investor has invested in your company doesn't mean it's doing well; fundraising rounds can happen even for struggling companies.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Angel investors can have a substantive impact on the companies they invest in, but often their impact is marginal, meeting with a company only once or twice a year.

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Carolynn Levy

09/20/19

@ Y Combinator

Angel investors used to form consortiums to write large checks for Series A financings, but this practice has changed, with individual checks becoming more common.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/17/21

@ Y Combinator

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.