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The Inner Game of Fundraising: How Founders Survive the Long 'No'
Only 22% of AU seed-funded startups convert to a Series A (State of Australian Startup Funding 2025) — which means most founders hear far more 'no' than 'yes' over a raise that runs 3-6 months. Here's the psychology of enduring it, and the practical systems that keep you standing without losing your read on your own worth.