Intermediate exits
IPO — Initial Public Offering
An IPO is when a private company first sells shares to the public on a stock exchange, providing liquidity and access to large capital pools.
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Glossary
Intermediate fundraising
Series A
A Series A is the first major priced VC round, raised after a startup shows product-market fit and consistent growth. It funds scaling the go-to-market engine.
Intermediate fundraising
Series B Round
Series B is a growth-stage VC round that funds scaling a proven business. Typically requires $8–15M ARR, 80%+ YoY growth, and NRR above 110%.
Intermediate engineering
Technical Debt
The implied cost of future rework created when a team chooses a faster, easier solution today instead of a better long-term approach.
Guides
Intermediate team
14 min How to Make Your First 5 Hires as a Startup Founder
A practical guide to hiring your first employees — how to define the roles, run the process, set comp, and avoid the mistakes that derail early teams.