Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Funding rounds & stages · Core

Series A

Also called: Series A round

ELI5

A major early venture round used to build repeatable growth.

Used in conversation

“The Series A case depends on retention, not only user acquisition.”

Definition

A named preferred-equity round commonly associated with scaling a company that has meaningful early evidence.

Here “Series A” means: A named preferred-equity round commonly associated with scaling a company that has meaningful early evidence.

Pitch context

You will see “Series A” in fundraising decks, data rooms, term sheets and investor conversations when the discussion reaches funding rounds & stages.

Why it matters: In funding rounds & stages, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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