Historically, getting from seed to series A takes 18-24 months. That is no longer the case for many young startups. Data from Carta shows that fewer startups are able to match that timeline as VCs become more selective in their investments.

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Ever wondered how early-stage startup salaries compare to later stage startups? Here is how some of the salary data stacks up for director-level positions

Data from Carta shows that M&A is close to a record high. So why doesn't it feel that way? Well, startups are also shutting down at a record rate, which points to a large portion of M&As being acquisitions of distressed companies

Advisors can be integral to the success of a startup, especially at the early stages. But how much should they be compensated? This data from Carta shows the typical range of advisor equity across different stages. Keep in mind that their compensation should reflect their commitment and value added

Q4 of 2024 was a great quarter for Colorado startups as data from Pitchbook shows that the Boulder/Denver region was the fifth most active in terms of deal value. Shoutout to an amazing community that we're fortunate to be a part of!

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When most people think of startup exits, they think IPOs and large acquisitions. But the reality is that around half of startup acquisitions occur during the pre-seed/seed stage, as this data from Carta shows

Equity compensation can reward early employees and ensure alignment towards a common goal. But how much equity is appropriate? This data from Carta provides benchmarks for the first 10 employees.

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Raising funding in 2025? Here is the latest data from Carta showing valuation and round size benchmarks. It also highlights the funding gap between AI and non-AI startups.

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The latest Series A fundraising data from Carta shows that SaaS AI continues to command the highest valuations. However, renewables are leading the pack in terms of total cash raised. As we begin 2025, do you expect these trends to hold up?

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