# Different startup stages and what they mean for you

**Author:** Ryan Choi
**Type:** Video
**URL:** https://www.ycombinator.com/library/K1-different-startup-stages-and-what-they-mean-for-you
**YouTube ID:** _7bnpjJB9T0

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What’s a “pre-seed” company versus one that’s “seed-stage”? What’s a “Series A” round compared to “Series B” or “Series
C” — and what do all of those mean for anyone looking to work at a startup?

In this video from 2022, YC’s Ryan Choi breaks down the different funding stages that startups go through and what each
stage might look like for potential hires in terms of product maturity, compensation, etc.

