We raised two and a half million dollars on a twelve million dollar valuation after nine months of fundraising post-Y Combinator demo day.

We raised money for the first time after five years of existence, once we had a clear picture of our market and customer traction.

During demo day at Y Combinator, we showcased our product and met with investors, which was a pivotal moment for us.

We raised our Series A after initially facing many rejections, but ultimately secured $3-4 million from various investors.

Despite initial struggles, we showed some growth, prompting an investor to suggest we raise a Series A round, which I eagerly prepared for.

After securing $50,000 from two investors in one day, we felt like we could finally make something happen with our business, which had previously been struggling.

We were confident about our startup, thinking we would get a lot of PR and funding, and we did receive significant media attention and raised $1.2 million in funding.

Despite facing a down round during our Series C funding, we continued to grow the business and raise additional capital, demonstrating resilience in a competitive market.

Investors often overlook what happens after demo day; many good companies will raise additional funds six to twelve months later. Maintain a relationship with the founder to be helpful, as this can lead to future investment opportunities.