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Why Startups Offer Pitch Credits to Advisors
In this episode of The Series A Show, Lucas and Luna break down a new trend in early-stage fundraising: pitch credits. Instead of giving away equity or cash, startups are offering advisors and early believers a credit toward their next funding round. Lucas explains how this structure works using the example of a fintech startup that closed a $2.5 million round in June 2026 — with 15% of the round coming from pitch credits. They discuss why this appeals to founders who want to preserve cap table simplicity and to advisors who want a higher upside. Luna brings up the risk of misalignment if the…
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