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

Series C

Also called: Series C round

ELI5

A large later round for major growth.

Used in conversation

“The Series C includes strategic and growth investors.”

Definition

A later-stage venture round commonly used for substantial expansion, acquisitions or pre-exit scale.

Here “Series C” means: A later-stage venture round commonly used for substantial expansion, acquisitions or pre-exit scale.

Pitch context

You will see “Series C” 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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