How much to raise in a seed round?

Hi, I’m Sergey Osipov @s_osipov, cofounder of Placy (AI real estate agent). Launched about 20 startups and had some exits, including a unicorn IPO. Sharing here my observations and tips for AI founders. Join! #AI #Startup #PropTech

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Fresh study shows the average amount remains $3.5M. Yet, pre-money valuations of startups climbed from $12M to $16M over the year. AI hype drives investors 🤑

So, founders, it’s perfectly okay if your startup is valued at $15-20M after a $3.5M round in 2025

[Related post: Placy is gearing up to raise the seed round]

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Line chart showing early-stage valuations for US startups (2020–2025), comparing seed, Series A/B trends and rising pre-money values.
Chart: early-stage valuations for US startups (seed vs Series A/B) showing rising pre-money valuations over 2020–2025.