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Seed Funding
The first formal money a start-up raises to build its product.
Detailed explanation
Usually from angel investors, accelerators or seed-stage VC funds, often through equity or convertible notes.
Why it matters
It turns an idea into a testable business.
Key points
- Comes before Series A.
- Small cheque sizes.
- High failure rate.
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