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YC

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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YC

Should You Quit Your Job At A Unicorn?

@ Y Combinator

10/20/23

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Michael Seibel

08/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising does not guarantee success; most startups that raise money do not achieve significant revenue.

YC

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.

YC

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.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Don't approach a Series A fundraising without demonstrating that you've used early investment wisely to create a product that people love and show sustained growth.

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Jared Friedman

09/20/19

@ Y Combinator

Most hard-tech companies will need to raise money from investors, so it's crucial to develop a smart fundraising plan that breaks down the total amount needed into smaller, achievable milestones.

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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.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/29/22

@ Y Combinator

The fundraising landscape is not a uniform market; it's influenced by various factors, and many founders fail to recognize that their situation may differ significantly from others.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising can be one of the hardest parts of starting a company, and while it may seem like an open market, it's often not rational or fair.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/21/16

@ Y Combinator

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