Series A is getting harder as startups hit $1M ARR too fast
FinanceYF5 · x · 2026-07-28
- The post argues that Series A has become much harder because startups can reach $1M ARR very quickly, but that milestone no longer proves durable demand.
- Valuations can still run toward $200M, which makes the gap between growth and real product-market fit more dangerous.
- The suggested VC response is a barbell strategy: invest at seed, or wait until the true winners are obvious.
- It is framed as a practical rule for navigating a compressed AI startup cycle.
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