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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

The amount to invest in startups varies greatly; while some may invest as little as $5,000, typical investments are often in the tens of thousands of dollars.

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Startup Investor School Preview with Geoff Ralston

@ Y Combinator

Startup Investor School Preview with Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in startups is complex, and understanding whether to put more money into a company requires deep conversations and analysis.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in startups is high-risk, and potential investors should be prepared for both significant upside and possible losses.

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Dalton Caldwell

10/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Venture Capitalists (VCs) invest small amounts of money to acquire equity in startups, hoping that a few will grow large enough to cover the losses from unsuccessful investments.

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Geoff Ralston

02/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Investing in startups should not just be about making a difference; you should also consider the potential for returns on your investment.

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Dalton Caldwell

10/23/24

@ Y Combinator

A seed round is typically the first significant amount of money a startup raises, and it can vary widely in size and structure, often without a lead investor involved.

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Tim Brady

01/26/21

@ Y Combinator

Startups typically allocate between 10% and 20% of their equity for employee incentives, and venture capitalists often require this equity pool to be established before investing.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/26/16

@ Y Combinator

The median startup is worth about $0, and 95% of startups are considered bad investments, leading investors to default to saying no.

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Dalton Caldwell

10/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Angel investors are individuals who invest their personal money in early-stage startups, typically writing smaller checks and often engaging in this as a side project rather than a full-time job.

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Kofi Ampadu

05/06/25

@ a16z

Angel investors use their personal funds to invest in startups in exchange for equity, typically after the business has some validation but before it's ready for venture capital.