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Funding stages explained: pre-seed, seed and angels

Who invests at each stage, how much, and what they expect to see. A plain-language map of early funding.

Not every company should raise money. Investors look for companies that can grow very large, and they expect you to try. If you want a profitable, steady business, revenue, grants and loans may suit you better. If you do want to raise, here's the usual path.

The stages

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