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Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

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Raising a seed round is akin to consumer sales, while raising a Series A is more like enterprise sales, requiring deeper relationships and the ability to educate potential investors about your business.

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Fundraising Panel at Female Founders Conference 2015

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Fundraising Panel at Female Founders Conference 2015

02/24/15

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Dalton Caldwell

10/23/24

@ Y Combinator

A seed round is typically the first significant amount of money a startup raises, and it can vary widely in size and structure, often without a lead investor involved.

Kirsty Nathoo

08/22/19

@ Y Combinator

At the seed stage, investors are more interested in your market potential than in detailed financial forecasts, which are more critical by Series A.

Brad Flora

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

After raising a Series A, startups should consider hiring sales staff only if they have clear market demand and a solid understanding of their product's value.

Brad Flora

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

When raising a seed round, it's common for software companies to hire one or two engineers to build their product, but founders should handle sales themselves until they achieve product-market fit.

Apoorva Mehta

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Raising a seed round is one of the hardest challenges for a founder due to limited data and traction, especially in a space with past failures like grocery delivery.

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.

Geoff Ralston

12/15/20

@ Y Combinator

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.

Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Don't approach a Series A fundraising without demonstrating that you've used early investment wisely to create a product that people love and show sustained growth.

Elizabeth Iorns

08/17/17

@ Y Combinator

In early fundraising stages, investors focus on vision, market opportunity, and team, but by Series C, they expect evidence of product-market fit and large enterprise clients using the platform.