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6 ways the map of seed funding has shifted from 2020 to 2023
6 ways the map of seed funding has shifted from 2020 to 2023
California is still the center of seed-stage funding in the U.S. But in the past three years, other states have gained ground.
Series C valuations soared in Q2
Series C valuations soared in Q2
The median pre-money valuation for Series C deals climbed to $250 million in Q2, 35% higher than in Q1.
State of Private Markets: Q2 2023
State of Private Markets: Q2 2023
The venture economy stabilized somewhat in Q2.
It’s been a tough year to raise VC—unless you’re an AI startup
It’s been a tough year to raise VC—unless you’re an AI startup
With the broader VC industry in a downturn, early-stage AI startups saw a significant increase in key venture metrics in early 2023.
The seed stage is holding steady amid VC’s ups and downs
The seed stage is holding steady amid VC’s ups and downs
In terms of median valuation and round size, the seed stage has shown far less volatility than any other stage of the startup fundraising lifecycle.
Late-stage VC valuations rebound after yearlong freefall
Late-stage VC valuations rebound after yearlong freefall
The downward spiral in late-stage valuations finally subsided, according to the first cut of Carta’s Q2 data.