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Seed Round
Definition
The earliest formal round of equity financing, typically used to fund product development, initial hiring, and market validation. Seed rounds are usually raised from angel investors, seed funds, or accelerators, with investment sizes ranging from tens of thousands to several million pounds.
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SaaS (Software as a Service)
SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)
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Related FAQ
What is fundraising and what are the core stages?
Fundraising is the process of raising capital from investors in discrete rounds (seed, Series A/B/C, growth). Each round has distinct investor profiles, valuation expectations, and use of proceeds.
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