ZhilianhaiRobotics Startup Funding Trends
What to track
| Layer | What to measure |
|---|---|
| Volume | Number of deals by period |
| Stage mix | Early versus growth rounds |
| Concentration | Share going to the largest rounds |
| Sector | Hardware, software, components or applications |
| Geography | Where the money is being deployed |
Common misreadings
- Announced amounts differ from funds actually received.
- Strategic and financial investors have different objectives.
- A large round proves capability only when it converts into deliveries.
Use disclosed investments and company announcements rather than summaries of summaries.
