Fundraising Stage Fit Finder
Knowing your stage is critical for targeting the right investors and setting realistic expectations. This tool scores your fit across Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A based on revenue, team size, product maturity, and traction -- then tells you where you stand and what to expect.
Enter your startup metrics below to find your best-fit fundraising stage with typical raise amounts, valuations, and instruments.
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Understanding Fundraising Stages
Pre-Seed is the earliest stage of institutional fundraising. Startups at this stage typically have $0-$10K in monthly recurring revenue, 1-3 founders, and are working on an idea, prototype, or pre-launch MVP. Raises range from $50K to $500K, usually via SAFEs or convertible notes, at $1M-$5M pre-money valuations. Investors at this stage bet on the team and the idea.
Seed stage companies have launched their MVP and are seeing early traction with paying customers. Revenue is typically $10K-$100K MRR, teams are 3-10 people, and raises range from $500K to $3M. Valuations range from $3M to $15M pre-money. At this stage, investors want to see product-market fit signals and a clear path to scalable growth.
Series A is for companies that have proven product-market fit and are ready to scale. Revenue exceeds $100K MRR ($1.2M+ ARR), teams are 10-30 people, and raises are $3M-$15M at $15M-$50M pre-money valuations. Series A investors expect repeatable sales processes, strong retention, and a clear growth engine. This round is typically a priced equity round with Series A Preferred stock.
Between stages? Many startups fall between two stages. If the calculator flags you as "between stages," it means your metrics are strong in some areas but not others. This is normal -- use the detailed breakdown to identify which metrics need to improve before you clearly fit the next stage.