Series A readiness means having proven: (1) Product-Market Fit, (2) Repeatable sales process, (3) Strong unit economics (LTV:CAC >3:1), (4) Revenue growth trajectory (ideally 3x YoY), (5) A clear path to a large outcome. Investors also look for a strong team, defensible technology, and a large addressable market.
Key Takeaways
- PMF + repeatable sales + strong unit economics = Series A ready.
- 3x YoY growth is the typical Series A bar.
- Close biggest gaps before starting fundraising.
- Most companies take 18-24 months from Seed to Series A.