The series A
Example: Series A raises investment after initial funding stage for growth
Definition
"The series A" refers to the first significant round of venture capital financing for a startup, following initial seed funding. It is used to raise capital to scale the business, develop products, and grow the company’s market presence.
Etymology
The term "the series A" comes from the practice of labeling rounds of startup funding alphabetically. The earliest investments are called seed rounds, and the first major investment round is called Series A, indicating it is the first formal equity funding stage.
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"The series A" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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