Fundraising Timeline by Stage
Pre-seed: 1-3 months. Less formal, often rapid. Close friends, family, angels, micro-funds.
Seed: 3-6 months. Formal process with lead investor, term sheet, DD, and closing.
Series A: 6-12 months. Preparation starts 3-6 months before the official raise. GitDealFlow detects the prep: engineering velocity spikes 3-6 weeks before the first meeting.
Series B+: 4-8 months. More structured, requires growth metrics and larger due diligence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know a startup is fundraising?
GitDealFlow detects fundraising preparation 3-6 weeks before any public announcement. Watch for: rising commit velocity, network activity on LinkedIn, and increased investor meeting scheduling.
How much time does fundraising consume?
Founders should expect 50% of their time during a fundraise. GitDealFlow helps by reducing sourcing time — you see who's raising before the herd.