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Founders Warned Pre-Seed Fundraising Takes Longer Than Expected
Original: Founders... Your Pre-Seed Round Probably Won’t Take 1–3 Months
Techstars is cautioning startup founders that pre-seed funding rounds typically take longer than the commonly assumed one to three months. The guidance pushes entrepreneurs to plan for extended fundraising timelines, manage cash runway accordingly, and avoid underestimating how long investor conversations and due diligence can drag out at the earliest stage.
Why now: Early-stage founders are actively seeking realistic fundraising timelines amid a tougher investment climate.
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