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The 20% You Give Up for Money You Could Borrow: The Series A Math Founders Skip

The 20% You Give Up for Money You Could Borrow: The Series A Math Founders Skip

A 2026 Series A takes 18 to 22% of the company at a reset valuation. For a recurring-revenue business that already clears the revenue bar, that dilution is a choice, not a requirement.

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