VC: startup fundraise rumors at big valuations are 50/50 fishing vs real rounds
saranormous · x · 2026-10-29
Investor saranormous notes that rumors about a startup raising at a big valuation are roughly 50/50: investors fishing for founder interest vs. an actual round in progress. A useful caveat when reading funding leaks.
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