[adamhooper]

This. The initial funding is by no means the reason to participate in YC - it should have zero impact on any company's decision making process. It is a bonus that takes some pressure off in the short term to allow you to focus on absolute execution.

Build something awesome and you'll have a good shot at getting funding with or without YC. There are many other benefits to the program beyond the up front money.

[bourdine]

We are not applyed for money, no. We need understand a vision of YC companies. Vision let grow, not funding. Vision let you understand, how to build something awesome.