PrivateTechSharesSeries A
Also called: Series A round
In one line
The first major priced venture round, raised once a startup has early traction and wants to scale.
In plain English
Series A is usually the first big institutional round, setting a formal valuation and preferred terms. Joining around here still means meaningful upside and dilution ahead.
If you were explaining it to a 5-year-old
The first big batch of coins from serious investors, once the club has shown it can actually make toys people want.
Why it matters when you sell
The Series A price is a common reference point for valuing shares, and its terms (preferences, anti-dilution) shape your position.
Related terms
Put it to use
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Sources
A general market-practice term. See how we define and source the glossary in our methodology. General information, not advice.
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