Emerald Global Advisory published research stating that traction is no longer the edge for founders, but the entry fee.
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Half of all early-stage deals in Q1 2026 exceeded $10M. The median Series A hit $19.4M, nearly triple 2020's $7.5M. (Source: https://lnkd.in/eg-UvA9n) More money in the…
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Emerald Global Advisory
AI-enabled finance business partner supporting growth of women-led and purpose-driven startups and small businesses
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Location
- London, GB
- Company size
- 2–10 employees
About Emerald Global Advisory
Our Core Financial Services At Emerald Global Advisory, we go beyond traditional accounting, we build financial clarity, unlock funding opportunities, and act as a strategic partner for ambitious businesses across the UK and the US. 1. Financial Foundations Every strong business starts with financial discipline. We establish reliable systems through bookkeeping, accounting, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and complete visibility into your numbers. This foundation empowers you to make confident, data-driven decisions at every stage. 2. Funding & Business Growth Access to the right capital can accelerate everything. We specialize in grant writing, helping founders identify, position, and secure non-dilutive funding aligned with their business goals. Alongside this, we build robust financial forecasts and budgets that not only support operations but also strengthen your funding narrative, whether for grants, investors, or lenders. 3. Premium Advisory As your strategic finance partner, we help you make high-stakes decisions with clarity. From capital allocation to investment analysis and financial due diligence, we ensure every move is intentional, risk-aware, and aligned with long-term value creation.
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Emerald Global Advisory published research showing that half of all early-stage deals in Q1 2026 exceeded $10M, with the median Series A hitting $19.4M nearly triple the 2020 median of $7.5M.
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Emerald Global Advisory published research indicating that non-dilutive capital, revenue-based financing, and venture debt are taking a larger share as founders protect equity.
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Emerald Global Advisory published an investor survey finding that 44% of applicants were already generating revenue and 7% already profitable, with seed rounds increasingly demanding $50,000 in MRR before a conversation starts.
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