What Is Series Funding A, B, and C?
Series Funding (A, B, C) refers to stages of startup financing that help a company grow — from validating a product idea to scaling globally. Each round involves raising capital from investors in exchange for equity, and each has different goals, investor expectations, and company milestones. (unless they want to Rugpull 😂 )
Series A Funding
Series A Funding – Product-Market Fit & Early Growth
Goal:
To optimize product, build a customer base, and develop a solid business model.
When it happens:
After the company has a proven MVP (Minimum Viable Product) and early traction or revenue.
Investors:
Venture Capital Firms
Angel Investors (sometimes)
Accelerators / Incubators
Use of funds:
Hire a core team
Refine the product
Early marketing & customer acquisition
Set up operations & metrics
Typical Raise:
$2M – $15M
Series B Funding
Series B Funding – Scaling the Business
Goal:
To expand the business — more users, more markets, better tech, and team growth.
When it happens:
Once the startup shows consistent revenue, user growth, and market validation.
Investors:
Larger VC Firms
Late-stage Angel Investors
Strategic Investors
Use of funds:
Scale marketing & sales
Expand to new markets/geos
Build out infrastructure
Hire mid/senior leadership
Typical Raise:
$10M – $30M+ 👀 (Now is the time to show what you got and develop the project as you always wanted)
Series C Funding
Series C Funding – Market Dominance or Exit Prep
Goal:
To fuel massive expansion, enter new verticals, or prepare for IPO or acquisition.
When it happens:
The company is profitable or close, and has strong market position or brand.
Investors:
Late-stage VC firms
Private Equity Firms
Hedge Funds / Institutional Investors
Corporate VC arms
Use of funds:
Acquisitions (buy competitors or tech)
Global expansion
Pre-IPO operations
Product line expansion
Typical Raise:
$30M – $100M+ (Yachts, Exclusive Villas, endless parties 😂)
Now what comes next? RUN 💰😂💰
What Comes Next?
Series D / E / F: Sometimes happen when the company needs more runway or delayed IPO.
IPO: Initial Public Offering — company goes public.
Exit: Through acquisition or merger.
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