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Chase Adam

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

We were fortunate to receive donations from some of the best investors and entrepreneurs in the world, which we take seriously.

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Chase Adam at Startup School NY 2014

@ Y Combinator

06/20/14

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

On the debt side, we were fortunate to have thoughtful and educated investors who were capable of understanding new assets, which helped us in our funding process.

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

We have lots of great lead investors, many micro venture capitalists who can do deals on the platform, allowing anyone who is wealthy and sophisticated to invest behind them.

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Matt Hackett

11/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Our lead investor, Jeremy Lou, was decisive and took a risk on us, which was crucial for our fundraising success.

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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Our investment terms were designed to be founder-friendly, avoiding the typical demands investors make, which reflects our commitment to supporting founders' best interests.

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Alexandra

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

We learned that finding investors who specialize in hardware was crucial, as they understood our vision and supported us.

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Ben Horowitz

04/29/25

@ a16z

We treat our limited partners with respect and transparency, contrary to the advice of some seasoned VCs who suggested treating them like mushrooms, kept in the dark.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Being extremely lucky is crucial in the startup game, and as accredited investors, you're already among the luckiest people on earth.

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Severin Hacker

05/19/25

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

Union Square Ventures was the only firm that recognized our potential and invested in us, despite the skepticism from others.

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Danae Ringelmann

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

We've had success attracting talented individuals who are motivated by our mission to democratize access to capital, which drives innovation.