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Series A Slowdown: What the Data Actually Shows in 2026
Weekly BriefingMarch 22, 2026 · 6 min

Fundraising

Series A Slowdown: What the Data Actually Shows in 2026

The median Series A now takes 5.8 months from first partner meeting to wire. Here is what the best-prepared founders are doing differently to compress that timeline.

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