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I'm curious how many startups started making revenue after Seed and decided to defer an A round. I've had a couple companies reach out to ke claiming that they're close to breaking even at Seed, but I have my doubts.



more common than ever before, my 4 closest batchmates are each at 1.5 - 4m ARR and still only taken a seed. i think all but one are cfp as well so unclear what raising more gets them. And all teams under ~15


I'm also surprised that it is not discussed. From what I read/hear are AI startups much faster growing than others. And because ZIRP is over, basically everyone I meet strives for revenue or even cash flow positivity from very early on.




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