Fundraising & Equity
How Long Does Fundraising Take?
Collated by Harry Prabandham
Curated by Rubric Financial
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Realistic Timelines by Stage
- Pre-seed/Angel: 2-6 weeks from first meeting to close — smaller checks, fewer diligence steps, often relationship-driven
- Seed: 4-8 weeks active fundraising, plus 2-4 weeks for legal close — expect 30-50 investor meetings
- Series A: 6-12 weeks active fundraising, plus 3-6 weeks for diligence and legal — expect 20-40 partner meetings
- Total calendar time from 'we should raise' to 'money in the bank' is typically 3-6 months including preparation
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