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How seed startups are extending their runways
How seed startups are extending their runways
An increasing number of seed-stage rounds are extension financings, or bridge rounds.
First Cut - State of Private Markets: Q1 2024
First Cut - State of Private Markets: Q1 2024
Valuations and round sizes rose at most stages in Q1 2024.
State of startup compensation, H2 2023
State of startup compensation, H2 2023
Headcount contracted across the startup ecosystem as companies continue to adjust compensation strategies in response to economic headwinds.
Across four key industries, the state of seed funding looks quite different
Across four key industries, the state of seed funding looks quite different
Median seed valuations trended up in Q4 in the healthtech, consumer, and fintech sectors. In other key metrics, the numbers weren’t so rosy.
Startup M&A is holding steady despite an IPO chill
Startup M&A is holding steady despite an IPO chill
Between Q1 2021 and Q1 2022, the number of M&A deals targeting startups on Carta increased by 79%.
In a slowing seed market, raising VC isn’t a founder’s only option
In a slowing seed market, raising VC isn’t a founder’s only option
As the count of new seed deals steadily shrinks, some founders are finding new funding paths.