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Raise amount vs. valuation cap: What the data tells us | Mendel Chuang (GP at Acquired Wisdom Fund)

The Data Minute

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Navigating Startup Funding Rounds: A VC Perspective

This chapter explores the investment strategy of the guest, focusing on early-stage startup investments and the different funding stages like pre-seed and seed. It discusses the categorization of founders based on round size and traction, the comparison between priced equity rounds and SAFEs for fundraising, and the trend of using convertible securities like safes. The conversation underscores the importance of due diligence, transitioning to priced rounds, and understanding the evolving landscape of startup funding.

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