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Even $20M ARR won't guarantee your next round of funding
◆ 75RelevanceOn a story from SaaStr18h ago
The venture market has shifted from rewarding raw growth to demanding sustainable unit economics and defensibility. You cannot rely on traditional ARR milestones to ensure your startup's survival in this capital cycle.
Takeaways
- High revenue without efficiency is a trap in the current market.
- Capital is concentrating in infrastructure bets while apps face higher bars.
- Audit your margins before assuming growth justifies your next raise.
Read the original at saastr.com
20VC x SaaStr: $20M ARR and Unfundable, Anthropic’s $16.8B Quarter, and Modal at $15.75B
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