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Why Startups Face Increasing Competition In Raising Series As And Bs

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Third, the total number of Series Bs is remaining relatively constant, even for the newer cohorts, like the 2012 class. Across all these cohorts, the mean success rate to raise an A after a Seed is 27%, to raise a B after an A is 35%, and the whole way through the funnel, Seed to B, is 11.5%.

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Crazy! 189 Answers To The Top Startup Questions On Your Mind

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Written By Dan Martell on February 2nd, 2012 | Category: Hiring LeanStartup Marketing Metrics Startup Life | 6 Comments. The only problem is I haven’t found a problem or an industry – web, enterprise software, green tech, etc – where I feel passionate. You are here: Home » Hiring » Crazy! Why do I do it?