In recent months, there has been rising chatter in the startup and investment worlds around the labels we attach to funding rounds. Scan your eyes over the tech press and you’ll see a Series B announcement for $25m sat right alongside another for $205m. News of one Series A at $100m comes alongside another at $5m.
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