For every success, there are countless roadblocks and failures that came before. This is particularly true when it comes to fundraising for startups! Even the most successful companies have faced massive rejection along the way.

This collection is made up of real rejection letters that startup founders have received. Many of them have since gone on to raise large amounts of subsequent capital, several have had successful exits, and some didn't make it through (this time!).

Names of the VCs will stay hidden, but the names/companies of the founders will be revealed as hidden data to the buyers. Some of these rejection letters will be (or already are) super valuable when the companies see big success!

The real value, however, is in the power of owning our rejections and - rather than silently feeling inadequate - celebrating this universal entrepreneurial experience! If you have startup rejection letters you'd like to add to the collection, DM @rebekah_bastian on twitter.