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I don't view YC as a VC, am I wrong? This whole post is about VCs pushing you to the brink. YC doesn't push companies too hard, do they? Why not do YC and NOT r
by danvoell 8y ago
I don't view YC as a VC, am I wrong? This whole post is about VCs pushing you to the brink. YC doesn't push companies too hard, do they? Why not do YC and NOT raise VC money afterward but take advantage of the network?
- rsweeney21 8y agoYC is a non-traditional VC, but still a VC. VCs expect a certain growth rate (2-3x annually for the first five years) that almost always requires follow on funding. You could do what you are describing, but if you are up-front with your plans to grow slowly, most VCs will pass on you.
- ksikka 8y ago1. What are you basing this answer on? 2. If you don't want to meet their expectations, what can they actually do?
- rsweeney21 8y ago1. Hundreds of pitch meetings with VCs. Plus they are pretty open about their expectations. 2. Fire you. Sue you for fraud. Talk badly about you in the media. Not saying they would, but there is a lot a deep pocketed VC could do to make your life miserable. It's generally a bad idea to lie to your investors. :)