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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

The standard Y Combinator document for fundraising is now a post-money safe, which simplifies the investment process for both investors and founders.

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Fundraising Fundamentals By Geoff Ralston

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising Fundamentals By Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

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The new Y Combinator standard deal alleviates pressure on founders by allowing them to focus on building conviction without the immediate stress of fundraising.

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Michael Seibel

06/09/22

@ Y Combinator

The new standard deal allows Y Combinator to fund over 1,400 companies, providing half a million dollars upfront to founders, which helps them overcome fears about the current funding environment.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/09/22

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Y Combinator's new standard deal aims to ensure that companies are fully funded upon acceptance, reflecting a strategic response to market conditions and the need for sustainability.

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Michael Seibel

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

It's easier for Y Combinator to say yes to funding a company than it is for individual investors, as we have a more streamlined process.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

The rise of convertible notes in venture funding, largely due to Y Combinator's influence, has changed how early-stage companies raise capital.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/29/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders frequently share horror stories about their fundraising experiences before joining YC, highlighting the stark contrast in investor behavior and terms they encounter after participating in YC.

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Andy Bromberg

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

The introduction of the SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) in 2014 marked a return to convertible structures, allowing startups to raise funds without the complications of debt.

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Keith Schacht

11/27/17

@ Y Combinator

When we decided to join Y Combinator, we were already profitable and saw it as an opportunity to scale our team and improve our fundraising efforts.

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Carolynn Levy

09/20/19

@ Y Combinator

Three major changes in startup financing over the years are the structure of fundraising documents, easier access to these documents online, and a greater focus on minimizing the time spent on fundraising.