20VC: The Three Types of Seed Round Today, Why Seed Has Never Been More Competitive, Why Pricing Has Never Been Higher, Why Boards at Pre-Seed Can Be Helpful & How Too Much Cash Too Soon Can Harm Companies with Ed Sim, Founder @ Boldstart
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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The Evolution of Pre-Seed and Seed Rounds in Venture Capital
Excited to be back after a long time, discussing the changing world of venture investing. We've got an inception investor who partners with founders from the very beginning, helping them iterate and pre-sell hires. Rounds can range from a few hundred K to 10 million. Pre-seed is evolving, with data showing companies raising it at 1.2 years, while seed comes at 2.7 years. Experienced founders prefer skipping pre-seed for better results and less dilution. Let's dive into this fascinating discussion!
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