Startup Valuation Trends 2026 — Data-Backed Insights

Valuation Trends by Stage

Pre-seed: $5-10M pre-money. Up from $4-8M in 2024.

Seed: $8-15M pre-money. Wide variance by sector (AI commands premium).

Series A: $20-40M pre-money. $30M median for SaaS companies.

Series B: $50-150M pre-money. Growth-stage valuations are most variable.

GitDealFlow's data shows top-quartile engineering teams command 15-25% premiums at every stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are valuations still inflated from 2021?

Sector-dependent. AI/ML valuations remain elevated. Late-stage has corrected significantly. Early-stage is stable and growing modestly.

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