4 Tips for a Successful Series A round

By Meghana Subramanian

A series A round is a name commonly given to an organization’s first huge round of venture capital financing. Series A rounds are an important step in the funding of new organizations. An average Series A round is in the scope of $2 million to $10 million, giving out 10% to 30% of the company. The capital raised helps early stage business operations for six months to 2 years.

There is not one single equation that applies to every business, and all investors are not looking for the same before investing. The following are general rules that are broadly applicable:SeattleVC

1. Have a marketable service or product plus paying clients; demonstrate your business is practical.

2.Evidence of repeatable & scalable business and extensive market provable by information. You require a productized, not customized, offering clients are paying for.

3.Have an excellent out of box marketing plan, so investors see that you comprehend the market and know how to develop & grow your customer base.

4.Have a team  with varied skill sets, vitality, diligence, enthusiasm, systems,  mindfulness and coachable  to construct the business for at least the next 2-3 years.

Below list gives you a quick glance of major investment firms in Seattle Area .

Missing any?  Please let us know to keep this list current : contact@backup.extraslice.com

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