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Geoff Ralston

12/15/20

@ Y Combinator

Investors are noticing changes in revenue thresholds for Series A funding, which vary by sector and customer focus, indicating a shift in the investment landscape.

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Essential Startup Advice During a Pandemic

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12/15/20

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Elizabeth Iorns

08/17/17

@ Y Combinator

The fundraising landscape has changed significantly, with the median Series A funding now close to $10 million, compared to $3-4 million in the past, raising expectations for startups.

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Andy Bromberg

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

After the recession in 2010, there was an increase in angel investors and seed funds investing smaller amounts, leading to seed rounds exceeding a million dollars for the first time.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

Investors are now more willing to fund AI-driven companies that compete with established players like Salesforce, indicating a significant shift in the market landscape.

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Elizabeth Iorns

08/17/17

@ Y Combinator

In early fundraising stages, investors focus on vision, market opportunity, and team, but by Series C, they expect evidence of product-market fit and large enterprise clients using the platform.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/09/22

@ Y Combinator

The recent trend in funding shows that companies are now expected to raise more money upfront to prepare for potential market changes, ensuring they remain fully funded during downturns.

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Kirsty Nathoo

08/22/19

@ Y Combinator

At the seed stage, investors are more interested in your market potential than in detailed financial forecasts, which are more critical by Series A.

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Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The venture capital industry has had to restructure to accommodate the changing market, focusing on the needs of founders who require different support than what was traditionally offered.

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Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The venture capital industry has had to restructure to accommodate the changing market, focusing on the needs of founders who require different support than what was traditionally offered.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Raising a seed round is akin to consumer sales, while raising a Series A is more like enterprise sales, requiring deeper relationships and the ability to educate potential investors about your business.