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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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Founders of Science Exchange, Goldbely, and The Flex Company Discuss Fundraising

@ Y Combinator

Founders of Science Exchange, Goldbely, and The Flex Company Discuss Fundraising

08/17/17

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Geoff Ralston

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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.

Andy Bromberg

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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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The fundraising landscape is not a uniform market; it's influenced by various factors, and many founders fail to recognize that their situation may differ significantly from others.

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We raised our Series A after initially facing many rejections, but ultimately secured $3-4 million from various investors.

Michael Seibel

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Raising the next round of funding is often harder than founders anticipate, especially in a changing economic environment.

Carolynn Levy

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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.

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Historically, successful companies were built with much smaller seed rounds, indicating that the current funding environment may be skewed and that adequate funding can still lead to success.

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The death of the middle in venture capital means that traditional series A and B funds are becoming obsolete, as the market has shifted towards either very large or very small funds.

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Founders are now able to raise seed funding with significantly less dilution, often around 10% or even less, compared to the historical average of 25-35%.