Analysis

September 4, 2023

The state of Series A funding: Lessons for startups and investors

We asked the experts for their predictions on the state of post-seed investing


Sifted

4 min read

The Lightyear cofounders Martin Sokk and Mihkel Aamer

Series A funding is the point where founders consolidate their idea into reality. But as economic uncertainty lingers, the opportunity to access the necessary capital is becoming harder. 

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