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Question for YC: How does the list rank companies like Zapier that are growing very fast, but haven't raised in years to set a current valuation? I'd imagine th
by andygcook 7y ago
Question for YC: How does the list rank companies like Zapier that are growing very fast, but haven't raised in years to set a current valuation? I'd imagine that revenue is factored into play but perhaps not shown.
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- toomuchtodo 7y agoHistorically, I have found that these questions won’t receive a response from anyone with valuation insight at YC. I’m unsure why work isn’t shown when arriving at valuations you’re publicly communicating (even if only relative through ordering, such as in this case). I’m not asking for an S-1 or pro forma financial statements, broad strokes would be fine. Also, touting how many people your startup employs when it’s in the job destruction business (Cruise and others) seems like an unhelpful metric to put front and center (startups are rarely going to be net job creators, software, automation, all that jazz). Edit: It’s also odd Docker is #18 when they’re likely about to run out of cash. [1] Disclaimer: I own equity in a YC startup, but am not currently employed by any companies in YCs portfolio. [1] https://www.zdnet.com/article/docker-is-in-deep-trouble/ https://www.zdnet.com/article/docker-is-in-deep-trouble/
- austenallred 7y agoThe list only uses their last valuation, so YC just acknowledges it's not a perfect metric and publishes the list by last valuation.
- andygcook 7y agoThat makes sense and thanks for the reply, Austen. Also, congrats on making the Top #100 for Lambda School.