Having a quick video explanation makes it easier for me to explain your product to my audience, so yes, that sometimes works.
As for funding, I sometimes use that as a barometer of how "legitimate" you are. So yeah, if I see Sequoia is investing in you, I will perk up a bit, because I trust their judgement in picking good startups. But it isn't a deal-breaker by any means.
As for funding, I sometimes use that as a barometer of how "legitimate" you are. So yeah, if I see Sequoia is investing in you, I will perk up a bit, because I trust their judgement in picking good startups. But it isn't a deal-breaker by any means.