Median Time Between Fundraises for Startups Reaches 7-Year High at 2.2 Years

New data from Peter J. Walker at Carta Inc. reveals that the median time between fundraises for early-stage startups has reached its highest level in seven years, now standing at 2.2 years. This marks a significant shift from the previous norm of six-month intervals for fundraising. Despite this extended timeline, it is not entirely negative news for startups. Seed investors continue to closely examine the quality of the team and the product, along with basic metrics such as retention, monthly revenue, and other financial ratios. These metrics remain critical for assessing the potential success of early-stage companies.