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Spotlighting Taiv: How Noah Palansky Found PMF And The Road To A Successful Series A Raise
In this episode of 8Spotlight, we sit down with Noah Palansky, co-founder of Taiv, the company turning everyday TVs in restaurants, gyms, and retail spaces into dynamic, revenue-generating media networks. Since its early days in Y Combinator, Taiv has grown rapidly: now with more than 3,000 signed partners and a freshly closed Series A led by IDC Ventures. Noah takes us behind the scenes of that growth, sharing how Taiv built and scaled a product that works for business owners, advertisers, and consumers alike.
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Select portfolio companies we're excited to highlight from recent batches.
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For investors
Strategy: concentrated pre–Demo Day positions in standout YC startups; software‑first across AI, infra/devtools, fintech, and vertical SaaS.
Edge: systematic batch coverage, early references from builders and customers, and a public Spotlight that helps our companies raise efficiently.
Portfolio development: hands‑on Demo Day prep and targeted early customers; we aim to be the first outside capital in each position.
Reporting: monthly Spotlight, quarterly LP letters, and timely material updates.
Structure: standard seed terms; QSBS eligibility for qualifying positions (consult your tax advisor).
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