viet_nguyen

I don't know how much dilution can a SaaS startup negotiate at seed round, given the performance number below + YC new deal. I'd love your help with opinions and comments.

I'm not in any YC batch just yet. I like the new $500k standard deal from Y Combinator because (if I were accepted to the future batch), I can then hire 10 Vietnamese employees and extend my runway to 24-27 months for better growth.

Here are the numbers: * $2.5k MRR at 15% MoM * target growth is 30% * seed raising target of $3M * target MRR at seed fundraising is $180k * might take 18 to 24 months to reach that target MRR

Based on the data above, I have a few questions: * at what dilution can I negotiate with seed investor given those number? * would that be in pre-money or post money SAFE * what else can be done to optimize leverage at seed fundraising?

I'm building an office at home, in the living room, with the space of 150 square feet.

It will include 5 to 7 desks. Each desk has 120cm x 60cm in size (47.24 in x 23.62 in)

To save space, I'm thinking of removing chairs altogether by using standing desks.

How do you think it would affect the startup's culture?