K9 Ventures

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Typically, Pre-Seed rounds are less than $1M in aggregate capital raised. It’s a legitimate stage of financing in the venture eco-system as of this writing (October 2017). As far as I can tell, that is the first public use of “pre-seed” as a stage of financing. Engineering Capital. Q: Is Pre-Seed a Thing?

Seed Stage 82

Seed Stage Finance Later Stage Equity 82

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2011

Some have done earlier-stage deals and done well. Others have chased earlier-stage but lack the skills or relationships to do this effectively. Some have moved into later stage investments in an effort to “put logos on their websites.&# The Explosion in Early-Stage Innovation.

Venture Capital 296

Venture Capital Software LP Early Stage 296

pandodaily.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

I’ve been hearing about the so-called Series A Crunch for at least six months, and in recent weeks, I’ve spoken with more than 20 venture capitalists, angel investors, incubator heads, lawyers, and other necessary cogs in the ecosystem trying to get some details about it. Those numbers are likely conservative.

Technical Review 93

Technical Review Silicon Valley Incubator Syria 93