Signals VCs Love: The Metrics That Actually Matter in Early-Stage Funding

Focus on the signals that matter when raising your next round. What VCs actually look for in seed and Series A companies.

David Park

Principal

November 18, 20247 min read

The Metric Hierarchy

Not all metrics are created equal. When you're raising, certain signals make VCs lean forward while others are just noise. This guide breaks down what actually matters at each stage.

Tier 1: The Must-Haves

Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) - Seed: $10K-$100K, Series A: $100K-$500K. Month-over-Month Growth - Seed: 15-30% MoM, Series A: 10-20% MoM.

Tags:metrics VC fundraising seed stage series a

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David Park

Principal

Helping founders build and scale their ventures at Lume Network. Passionate about startups, growth, and building great products.

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