Standard Capital Update

In this video, Michael interviews Dalton to get an update on Dalton's Series A fund, Standard Capital, since Standard's first ever application cycle was recently completed. They discuss what Dalton has learned so far, as well as some tips for founders that might be interested in applying to Standard in the future. Applications for the second Standard cycle are now open: https://www.standardcap.com Dalton + Michael is brought to you by ‪ @Standard_Cap Dalton Caldwell on X: https://x.com/daltonc Michael Seibel on X: https://x.com/mwseibel

Dalton CaldwellguestMichael Seibelhost

Jan 5, 202613mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: January 5, 2026
Duration: 13m
Channel: Dalton + Michael
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

In this video, Michael interviews Dalton to get an update on Dalton's Series A fund, Standard Capital, since Standard's first ever application cycle was recently completed. They discuss what Dalton has learned so far, as well as some tips for founders that might be interested in applying to Standard in the future. Applications for the second Standard cycle are now open: https://www.standardcap.com Dalton + Michael is brought to you by ‪ @Standard_Cap Dalton Caldwell on X: https://x.com/daltonc Michael Seibel on X: https://x.com/mwseibel

SPEAKERS

Dalton Caldwell
guest
Founder/investor at Standard Capital and longtime startup operator.
Michael Seibel
host
Startup investor and accelerator leader, known for work with Y Combinator.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Dalton + Michael, featuring Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel, Standard Capital Update explores standard Capital streamlines Series A funding with founder-set valuation process Standard Capital adapts Y Combinator’s application-driven selection model to Series A investing to reduce the time and friction of traditional fundraising.

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