State of Early-Stage Startups 2021 report

This report is based on a survey of early-stage founders, supplemented by advice from C-level executives, accelerators and VC firms. It covers fundraising, idea validation, prototyping and pitch decks, with data on which funding rounds founders pursue and how many have already pitched investors. The conclusion points to user research and a tangible prototype or early traction as ways to make a stronger case to investors.