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Why VCs Love Startups That Sell to Other Startups
Episode 69 of The Series A Show explores a funding trend that's quietly redefining early-stage venture: startups that build products for other startups. Lucas and Luna break down why the 'pick-and-shovel' model is attracting premium valuations in 2026, using the recent surge in ARKW and the pullback in MSFT as a backdrop. They discuss how companies like Canva and Stripe started as tools for other businesses, and why VCs are now actively seeking founders who serve the startup ecosystem. The hosts also get real about what this means for first-time founders choosing their market…
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