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Carolynn Levy – Y Combinator
Fundraising Templates: Safe Financing Documents
Y Combinator’s open-source simple agreement for future equity. Four versions of the safe (simple agreement for future equity) plus an optional side letter.
Investment Strategy
Funding is a significant milestone for startups to accelerate their journey. You need to get ready before you reach out to the investors. Create a winning pitch deck, be ready to convey your financial status and your potential to investors, find out how to make a hot-shot presentation, negotiate with investors and get ready for due diligence.
Here are some sources that you can benefit from to find out how to proceed on your way to creating an investment strategy.
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Jared Friedman – Y Combinator
Raising Money Online Advice for Startups
We often get questions by startups at YC whether they should look to raise funding on AngelList, FundersClub, Wefunder and other “crowdfunding” sites. These sites have evolved –and continue to do so at a rapid pace. Though fundraising websites like AngelList, FundersClub and Wefunder are legitimate options for startups to raise money, it is important to understand them well before signing on to use them. This post summarizes the evolution of this way to raise funds and provides perspective on their pros and cons.
