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Pre-seed

Pre-seed is the earliest named startup financing stage, usually raised before a company has enough product, traction, revenue, or institutional validation to raise a traditional seed round.

Accurate as of Aug 23, 2026

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Party roundA party round is an early startup financing round with many small investors and no clear lead investor, or only a very weak lead.Accredited investorAn accredited investor is a person or entity that meets one or more eligibility criteria under U.S. securities law. The criteria can involve income, net worth, professional credentials, or entity status.AcquihireAn acquihire is an acquisition or acquisition-like transaction in which the buyer's primary goal is to hire the target company's team rather than to acquire the target's operating business, revenue, customers, or standalone product.

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Usage can vary across firms, programs, and jurisdictions; this definition describes the venture-scouting context.