Find the right investors for your funding stage. From pre-seed to IPO, discover 3,000+ stage-specific VCs with detailed investment criteria.
Early-stage funding for idea validation, MVP development, and initial market testing.
Product development (40%), team building (30%), market validation (20%), operations (10%)
Funding to achieve product-market fit, build initial team, and validate business model.
Team expansion (35%), product development (25%), marketing (25%), operations (15%)
Scale proven business model, expand team, and accelerate growth.
Sales & marketing (40%), team expansion (30%), product development (20%), operations (10%)
Scale operations, expand market reach, and prepare for market leadership.
Market expansion (35%), sales scaling (30%), product development (20%), international (15%)
Scale globally, acquire competitors, and prepare for IPO or strategic exit.
Global expansion (40%), acquisitions (25%), product development (20%), operations (15%)
Final private rounds before IPO, focused on global scaling and market dominance.
Market consolidation (35%), global expansion (30%), technology (20%), operations (15%)
| Metric | Pre-Seed | Seed | Series A | Series B | Series C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Valuation | $1-5M | $3-15M | $10-50M | $30-150M | $100M-1B+ |
| Average Round Size | $250K | $1.2M | $8M | $18M | $55M+ |
| Equity Dilution | 10-25% | 15-25% | 15-30% | 15-25% | 10-20% |
| Timeline to Next Round | 6-12mo | 12-18mo | 18-24mo | 24-36mo | IPO/Exit |
Early stages need simple pitch decks focusing on problem-solution fit. Later stages require detailed financials and growth metrics.
Match your stage with investor expertise. Don't approach growth equity funds for seed funding, or angel investors for Series B.
Start fundraising 6-12 months before you need the money. Each stage has different timeline expectations and requirements.
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