Sequoia Arc application: strong feedback, no follow-up call
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just got rejected by 14 vcs in 2 weeks need to
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What happened next
Raised funding
Grew to $40K MRR, got into a different accelerator.
Sequoia Capital
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Strong feedback with no follow-up call is the standard VC soft no. They want to stay warm in case you break out without making a commitment. Reapply when you have more traction.
Did the feedback give any specific signal on what would change the decision? Or was it encouraging but vague?