Different funding types are suitable for various stages of business development:

  1. Pre-seed Funding: Concept exploration and idea validation. Sources include friends, family, fools (FFF), grants, loans, crowdfunding, bootstrapping, angel investors, and early-stage venture capital (VC) funds.
  2. Seed Funding & Early-Stage Funding: Product development and go-to-market strategies. The focus shifts towards VC investment.
  3. Series A/B: Raising money for growth and expansion. At this stage, proven potential and market readiness are crucial.
  4. Series C and Beyond, Merger & Acquisition, IPO: For mature companies. Options include continued VC funding, private equity investors, corporate buyers, or an initial public offering (IPO).

For more information, visit the Guide to becoming an Olderpreneur on the SASSI Hub.