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Seed rounds are dead

Hippoland

I put “equity” in quotes because I include convertible notes and convertible securities in this category.) In fact, Hunter Walk wrote about this greater seed stage here. Certainly, if you raise early stage money from a large fund, then you’ve pulled together a round then, yes, that is a round.

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Seed rounds are dead

Hippoland

I put “equity” in quotes because I include convertible notes and convertible securities in this category.) In fact, Hunter Walk wrote about this greater seed stage here. Certainly, if you raise early stage money from a large fund, then you’ve pulled together a round then, yes, that is a round.

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What early stage fundraising in 2018 looks like?

Hippoland

It will be hard to raise a pre-seed round through traditional methods If you are raising money through traditional methods (such as with angels / micro VCs / VCs) via a convertible note or convertible security or equity deal, it will be a lot harder to raise pre-seed money in 2018. The market had definitely shifted. Cons: Slow.

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What early stage fundraising in 2018 looks like?

Hippoland

It will be hard to raise a pre-seed round through traditional methods If you are raising money through traditional methods (such as with angels / micro VCs / VCs) via a convertible note or convertible security or equity deal, it will be a lot harder to raise pre-seed money in 2018. The market had definitely shifted. Cons: Slow.