The document analyzes Series A deal statistics from 2016 to 2021 for average deals, Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital, and Accel. It shows that check sizes, number of deals, and post-money valuations have risen over time across all categories according to exponential trend lines, with check sizes averaging over $10 million, number of deals reaching over 100 per year, and post-money valuations exceeding $100 million on average in 2021.

1. Checks & Valuations
On The Rise
August 16th, 2021
By Jack DeWolf

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Average Series A Deal Statistics (2016 – 2021)
Check Size # of Deals Post-money Valuation Expon. (Check Size) Expon. (Post-money Valuation )

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Y Combinator "Series A" Deal Statistics (2016 – 2021)
Check Size (Avg.) # of Companies Post Money Valuation (Avg.) Expon. (Check Size (Avg.)) Expon. (Post Money Valuation (Avg.))

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Sequoia Capital "Series A" Deal Statistics (2016 – 2021)
Check Size (Avg.) # of Companies Post Money Valuation (Avg.) Expon. (Check Size (Avg.)) Expon. (Post Money Valuation (Avg.))

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Accel "Series A" Deal Statistics (2016 – 2021)
Check Size (Avg.) # of Companies Post Money Valuation (Avg.) Expon. (Check Size (Avg.)) Expon. (Post Money Valuation (Avg.))