[paragpatelone]

I think they already had revenue and they were profitable before taking the money https://www.inc.com/profile/messagebird. Maybe their growth in terms of revenue and profits, really got investors excited. However they do have to payout telecoms so that revenue may not mean too much.

I am curious why they decided to join YC? Was it a ego thing. What proof do they have that their service is better than Twilio?