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Liz Wessel

05/21/16

@ Y Combinator

I prepared for fundraising by knowing our numbers inside and out, which allowed me to confidently answer any questions investors had during meetings.

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Fundraising Panel at Female Founders Conference 2016

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising Panel at Female Founders Conference 2016

05/21/16

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Casey Neistat

11/01/17

@ Y Combinator

I learned that demonstrating passion for what we're doing is vital in fundraising, especially when I felt insecure about my technical knowledge.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

In fundraising, it's important to do your homework on potential investors, including their past investments and interests, to position yourself advantageously.

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Avni Patel Thompson

01/31/19

@ Y Combinator

I communicated transparently with my team and investors about our financial situation, ensuring everyone understood the challenges we faced.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

It's important to prepare for investor meetings by understanding who you're meeting with and what they value, as this can prevent awkward situations.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/17/17

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to prepare thoroughly for a Series A round, ensuring all financial models and key performance indicators are ready, so you can present consistent information to all investors.

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Michael Seibel

06/09/22

@ Y Combinator

Having extra funding helps founders approach fundraising with confidence, making it easier to negotiate and plan without being influenced by fear.

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Liz Wessel

05/21/16

@ Y Combinator

I believe that asking questions and learning from others who have successfully raised capital is essential for navigating the fundraising process.

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Olivier Pomel

06/14/24

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

I think the early challenges in fundraising were beneficial because they instilled a culture of discipline and efficiency that has contributed to our long-term success.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising is a numbers game; the more meetings you have, the more likely you are to get a yes after going through many no's.