Pre-Seed
Startups are exploring the feasibility of building an idea into a product / service, testing market and developing marketing / sales plan for product launch.
Seed
Startups have launched an MVP, are building traction or adoption and recruiting.
Early
Startups have a working business model, have a core team in place, are further developing the product / service and are working on a scalable market blueprint.
Growth
Startups are explanding their market presence and customer segments, increasing market share and putting the company on track for an IPO.