<ul><li>Founders should be cautious about raising funds at valuations higher than $300 million unless they are certain about their path towards an IPO.</li><li>SaaS IPOs with valuations above $500 million and annual recurring revenue (ARR) growing at 50% have the potential to achieve a $10 billion+ outcome.</li><li>For earlier stage startups, growth rates of at least 80% at $100 million ARR, 125% at $50 million ARR, and 150% at $20 million ARR may be necessary to consider raising at higher valuations.</li><li>Founders should be cautious of advice from existing VCs, as their valuation mark-ups may look good on paper but may not facilitate a smoother path to IPO or exit.</li></ul>

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