But candidates can view the whole thing as a package can't they? $x at A% valuation + $y at deferred valuation. If a startup needs $95k investment to get start

But candidates can view the whole thing as a package can't they? $x at A% valuation + $y at deferred valuation. If a startup needs $95k investment to get started, YC is a viable place to get that. Isn't it?