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Interesting concept to rename rounds by milestones. But "Series Client Expansion Extension" just doesn't have the same ring to it 😋 . Maybe we can start incorporating it into a descriptor to add context, "Series Seed Extension: client expansion." #startups #venturecapital

Great piece by Leah Hodgson at PitchBook on the very real confusion over financing round labels. While you’d think these are “just labels” and the names don’t actually matter — and legally they don’t! — terms like series seed, series a, Series c, whatever, have lots of real world business connotations, and a perfectly great (smaller) company can get tarred with negative associations because the applicable value ranges are getting all muddied. Looking forward to reading more about proposed alternatives - which are definitely needed! #startups #startupfinance #vc #venturecapital #seriesseed #seriesa

Non dilutive funding is extra important these days, especially for VC-backed startups. Are you asking the right strategic questions? We break down five things to think about as you pursue federal funding. It's one of our most read posts this year -- check it out below and let us know what you think. 🔗https://lnkd.in/esBGZGQ5 #VC #Startup #Sustainability #ClimateChange #ClimateAction

PedalStart, a startup accelerator, recently announced the launch of its Series-2 fund, securing $250,000 to support early-stage startups. The development follows the launch of its first internal company fund, which also allocated $250K among 5-7 founders. With this new fund, the firm aims to inject capital into 5-7 promising startups that have shown significant progress and execution in the last three to six months. Read the full story here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/d_i2GtRd #funding #startups #earlystagestartups #investors #innovation #technology #founders #entrepreneurs #Indianstartupnews

Understanding Pre-Seed vs. Seed Funding Rounds: What Startups Need to Know The Pre-Seed round is the earliest stage of fundraising for startups. It typically takes place when the founders have an initial concept or prototype but haven’t yet fully developed their product or achieved significant traction in the market. Here are some key characteristics of the Pre-Seed round: The Seed round comes after the Pre-Seed stage and is all about fueling the growth of the startup. At this point, the company has usually developed its product, gained some traction in the market, and is ready to scale. Here’s what you need to know about Seed funding:

Clearly, the year ahead looks very bright for https://bit.ly/Quicklly- It is indeed a testimony to all those who placed their faith in the Chicago startup. Things only look one way for https://bit.ly/Quicklly- from here, and that is up! #chicago #indianfood #groceries #desi #khana #startup #startupsuccess Quicklly

📈 Taking on debt isn't always popular for early-stage startups, but #VentureDebt may be worth a closer look for growth-stage companies. CEO of Runway Growth Capital & author of "All Money Is Not Created Equal," David Spreng, sat down w/ @TechCrunch to discuss its benefits. #LaunchFinance #LaunchYourStartup #CFO #VentureCapital #FractionalCFO #Startups #FractionalAccounting

VC funding? Great, but have a Plan B! This survival kit helps early-stage startups manage cash flow, build revenue, and explore alternatives. https://lnkd.in/g75zDCy3 #earlystagestartups #survival #startup #sprint #vcfunding #managing #cashflow #building #revenue #exploring #alternatives

COREangelsMEA: Pioneering Early-Stage Investing for Maximum Returns!   Discover why COREangelsMEA's focus is on early-stage startups and how this strategic choice unlocks high profits for angel investors: Why Early-Stage Startups? ● We support early-stage startups because they have so much to offer. They are the ones who discover and nurture hidden talents, who spark innovation with new ideas, and who make the world a better place with their solutions. ● We also know that investing in early-stage startups can be very profitable for angel investors. By getting in early, they can secure good deals and enjoy big rewards later on. They can also help the startups grow and succeed with their smart money, which includes not only funding, but also advice and experience. And they can benefit from the global network of opportunities that we provide, connecting them to other investors, mentors, partners, and customers. to know more about how to invest in early-stage startups. visit: https://lnkd.in/eahp7PSv  #COREangelsMEA #AngelInvestors #Startups #CoreAngels