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The seed stage is holding steady amid VC’s ups and downs
The seed stage is holding steady amid VC’s ups and downs
In terms of median valuation and round size, the seed stage has shown far less volatility than any other stage of the startup fundraising lifecycle.
Late-stage VC valuations rebound after yearlong freefall
Late-stage VC valuations rebound after yearlong freefall
The downward spiral in late-stage valuations finally subsided, according to the first cut of Carta’s Q2 data.
In fintech and healthcare, early-stage valuations are on different paths
In fintech and healthcare, early-stage valuations are on different paths
Trends in early-stage valuations have varied significantly across five of the busiest sectors for fundraising activity in the startup ecosystem.
VC round sizes rebound after a year of declines
VC round sizes rebound after a year of declines
Q1 2023 marked the first time since Q4 2021 that the median round size increased at Series A through Series D.
First Cut — State of Private Markets: Q2 2023
First Cut — State of Private Markets: Q2 2023
In Q2 2023, startup valuations showed signs of a comeback from the venture downturn that started in early 2022.
Trends in 409A valuations
Trends in 409A valuations
After rocketing to record highs throughout 2021 and into early 2022, pre-money valuations have slid at every fundraising stage. Our first Trends in 409 Valuations report offers insight into how this volatility has affected 409A valuations.