Series A / Series B / Series C

Definition

A funding round naming scheme that allows investors to pretend they understand what stage a company is at. Each round requires the company to promise even more revolutionary metrics.

Example Usage

We're closing our Series B at a $50M valuation with commitments to triple user growth while halving customer acquisition costs.

Source: Venture capital terminology

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