Series funding is the multi round process where a startups raise capital from investors in exchange of equity of the company. After the seed funding or Angel funding round and bridge funding round, series has been completed series funding round will start like Series A to Z. Series preferred stock is the first round of stock offered during the seed or early stage round by a portfolio company to the venture capital investor.
THE STAGES OF EQUITY FINANCE:
PRE-SEED FUNDING-
This is the earliest stage of equity funding. This stage occurs before the minimal viable product (MVP) has been developed as the funds are required to bring business ideas for conducting market research. These funds are usually obtained from business founder’s savings, family or friends through investment from angel investors.