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Seed Funding

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Editorial illustration for Five Decisions That Decide Your Seed or Series A: A Founder's Readiness Framework
Founder Spotlight

Five Decisions That Decide Your Seed or Series A: A Founder's Readiness Framework

This framework details the five key decisions founders must make to assess their readiness for Seed vs. Series A funding. It highlights how investor expectations shift from team quality and learning velocity at seed to demonstrated results and product-market fit at Series A.

Marco Giuliani·October 16, 2026
Futuristic AI interface with glowing data streams, representing Vishal Sikka's AI startup disrupting the IT services industry.
Venture Capital

Former Infosys CEO's Startup Raises $32M to Disrupt IT Services

Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka, a veteran of traditional IT services, has just secured an eye-popping $32 million in seed funding for his new AI startup, Hang Ten Systems, aiming to automate the very

Marco Giuliani·June 25, 2026
Diverse startup founders presenting on a futuristic stage at Startup Battlefield, aiming for Series A funding and global recognition.
Founder Spotlight

How to Make Startup Battlefield Top 20 in 2026

Only 21% of seed-funded startups selected for TechCrunch's prestigious Startup Battlefield go on to hit Series A milestones, despite the competition's high profile.

Marco Giuliani·June 2, 2026