Stage · Series A

Series A: scale what works.

At Series A, a fintech has found something that works and has to prove it can grow on purpose. The job shifts from finding signal to scaling the channels that produce it, with the finance and team to support that.

What does capital look like at Series A?

Series A capital is raised on evidence that growth is repeatable. The story investors want is which channels work, what they cost, and how far they can scale.

What should growth focus on at Series A?

Put more behind the channels that work and open the next one deliberately. Most channels have more room than teams get out of them. FGV tracks performance against goals and fintech benchmarks to decide where the next dollar goes.

What does finance need at Series A?

Reporting and forecasts built around how the business runs: cash flow, budget versus actual, and the unit economics behind each channel. Board and investor reporting starts to matter.

Who should you hire at Series A?

The first functional leaders: growth, finance, operations. Each hire expands what the company can do, so the order matters. FGV Talent's search starts with the FGV network.