Seed Funding in 2026: How Much to Raise, What to Give Up, and Who Actually Writes the Check
Seed Funding in 2026: How Much to Raise, What to Give Up, and Who Actually Writes the Check Median seed round in 2026: $3–5M at $10–15M pre-money. That sounds like a healthy market until you look at what happens next....
Pre-Seed Funding: What It Is, Who Writes the Checks, and What Founders Need to Know
In Q3 2024, the median pre-seed SAFE in the United States raised $275,000 at a $10 million post-money valuation cap , according to Carta's State of Pre-Seed report . That number tells you a lot. Pre-seed is not a small...
Convertible Notes: What Angel Investors Must Know Before They Sign
I watched a $250,000 angel check evaporate in 2019 because the investor never read the maturity clause on a convertible note . The company missed its Series A, the 18-month clock ran out, and that investor spent six...
Startup Funding: Everything You Need to Know About Financing Your Startup in 2026
A comprehensive guide to startup funding stages, valuation methods, deal structures, and the 2026 funding landscape. From pre-seed to Series C and beyond.