Definition
Sequential funding rounds labeled alphabetically, each supposedly representing the company's progression from barely-viable to 'we probably need more money anyway.'
Example Usage
We're closing our Series B in Q3, assuming the market doesn't tank again.
Origin
Financial industry convention extending back to traditional venture capitalism
Fun Fact
Some companies now skip to Series D or E directly due to inflated valuations and mega-rounds
Source: Standard VC funding terminology
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See “Series A/B/C/D” in Corporate Speak, Gen-Z Slang, Pirate Speak, and more.
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