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Dalton Caldwell

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

If I don't raise any more money, I need to know if I'm going to die or if I'm going to make it.

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Save Your Startup During an Economic Downturn

@ Y Combinator

Save Your Startup During an Economic Downturn

05/07/22

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

When raising money, assume it might be the last time you'll be able to do so; raise enough to reach profitability without needing more funds soon.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/21/16

@ Y Combinator

You can determine whether you need to raise funds by analyzing your metrics and understanding your bottom line.

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Reid Hoffman

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to raise more money than you think you need to reach a significant milestone, as raising too much can lead to inefficiency and a lack of sharpness in operations.

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Michael Seibel

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

When you're default dead, failing to raise funds can lead to the end of your business, while default alive gives you more margin for error.

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Kirsty Nathoo

08/22/19

@ Y Combinator

You should always assume that you will never raise more money and aim to achieve profitability with the funds you currently have.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Default alive means I may be burning money today, but my growth rate is high enough to become profitable before my bank account goes to zero.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Surviving is more important than adhering to advice against raising a party round; sometimes you just need to take the money and move forward.

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Reshma Shetty

07/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Raising more money can be beneficial for a founder's mission, as it can mean the difference between success and failure, even if it leads to some dilution.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/30/21

@ Y Combinator

Raise what you need and nothing more; you will find a way to spend all the money in your bank, so stay lean and focus on getting your fundamentals right.