It signals that you are looking to sell early, which is the exact opposite of what YC and VCs are looking for, which are startups that try to go big to create o

It signals that you are looking to sell early, which is the exact opposite of what YC and VCs are looking for, which are startups that try to go big to create outsized returns. Don't mention it. That being said, there is a conflict of interest here that you may want to think about more deeply. Trying to sell a company while also applying for accelerators? What do you want, build a high-growth startup or cash out asap? Both are valid, but you may be unhappy with your decision of joining an accelerator if all you want to do is make a quick buck.