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How to Raise Money

It seems startups are always in fundraising mode and fundraising is HARD. What are the secrets to raising money? How do you get introductions to investors? What should you do if an investor says “no” and when should you say “no”? How do you have that valuation discussion? Should you do this alone or hire someone?

Get these and many more questions answered in this How to Raise Money article by Paul Graham at Y Combinator.

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