Seed Funding
定義
Seed funding is the first substantial round, typically $1M to $4M at $10M to $25M valuations in 2026, led by a seed fund and aimed at building a repeatable growth engine.
資金調達における位置づけ
The seed evidence bar is real traction: roughly $10K to $50K MRR for B2B SaaS, or retention curves that flatten for consumer.
よくある質問
What is the difference between seed and pre-seed?
Evidence: pre-seed funds team plus prototype; seed funds demonstrated pull, with a lead investor and often the first board structure.
Who leads seed rounds?
Dedicated seed funds; angels and micro funds fill the round behind the lead.