Fexingo
The Series A Show with Fexingo: Early-Stage Funding, Pitch Decks, and Startup Milestones
The Series A Show with Fexingo is the podcast that decodes the mechanics of early-stage venture financing. Each episode, co-hosts Lucas and Luna dissect a single startup's Series A round — from pitch deck structure and unit economics to cap table negotiations and the critical milestones that trigger institutional investment. Lucas walks through the actual numbers of a real announced round: pre-money valuation, revenue multiples, burn rate, and the growth metrics VCs demand. Luna presses him on the founder's perspective: what the term sheet actually said, which concessions mattered, and how the...
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Episodes
How Biotech Startups Are Cashing In on AI Drug Discovery 22.05.2026 7:36
Lucas and Luna dive into the biotech startup boom fueled by AI drug discovery. With the ARKG Genomics ETF surging over 10% in the past five days, they examine how early-stage biotech startups are leveraging artificial intelligence to slash drug development timelines and costs. Lucas breaks down the typical funding stages for an AI biotech startup, from seed to Series A, and highlights a key metric...
How Startups Are Using Rolling Funds to Raise Capital Faster 22.05.2026 7:37
Lucas and Luna explore the rise of rolling funds as a new mechanism for startups to raise capital continuously, rather than in traditional discrete rounds. They break down how rolling funds work, why they're gaining traction among early-stage investors and founders, and the implications for fundraising strategies. Lucas cites specific data on fund flows and compares rolling funds to SAFE notes and...
Why More Startups Are Choosing SAFE Notes Over Priced Rounds 21.05.2026 9:31
Lucas and Luna drill into a question that every early-stage founder faces: priced round or SAFE note? Using Y Combinator's growing influence and the recent 85 million dollar Convective Capital fundraise as a backdrop, they explain why the SAFE has become the default for many startups in 2026. They break down the mechanics — valuation caps, discount rates, the 'most favored nation' clause — and wal...
General Catalyst Bets 63 Million on India Travel Payments 21.05.2026 6:33
In this episode of The Series A Show, Lucas and Luna dive into General Catalyst's recent $63 million bet on India's travel payments market. They explore why a leading venture firm is pouring capital into a niche within a niche, how the Indian digital payments ecosystem is evolving post-UPI, and what this means for early-stage founders looking to raise in emerging markets. Lucas breaks down the spe...
Unlocking the Defense Tech Startup Opportunity 19.05.2026 6:07
In this inaugural episode of The Series A Show, Lucas and Luna break down the evolving landscape of defense tech startups, using Mach Industries' recent $50 million investment as a springboard. They explore how non-dilutive funding sources like government contracts and SBIR grants can derisk early-stage companies, and why VCs are increasingly eyeing sectors once dominated by traditional defense co...
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