In a conversation-style presentation, Dalton Caldwell and Paul Buchheit lay out when to pursue a Series A and what Standard Capital looks for. They advise waiting until product-market fit is evident through retention and repeatable sales, demonstrate healthy unit economics and predictable revenue growth, maintain adequate runway, and show a strong founding team and hiring plan before applying.
Dalton Caldwell and Paul Buchheit (Standard Capital) recommend founders consider raising Series A once they have demonstrable product-market fit: clear retention or engagement signals, a repeatable go-to-market or sales motion, and unit economics that indicate scalable growth (published 2026-04-15).
Dalton Caldwell and Paul Buchheit from Standard Capital discuss what Series A milestones founders should consider, as well as what milestones Standard Capital is looking for when evaluating applications.
Channel: Standard Capital
Published: 2026-04-15
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8QTK-hgwMo