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Funding Announcement Press Release Template

Announce a seed, Series A/B/C, or strategic investment round. Copy and customise the template below.

When to Use This Template

When closing a funding round and wanting to generate coverage in startup/business press.

Funding Announcement Press Release Template

Replace all [BRACKETED] text with your own information.

[CITY, STATE], [DATE] — [COMPANY NAME], a [brief description], today announced the closing of a [ROUND SIZE] [SERIES / SEED / STRATEGIC] round led by [LEAD INVESTOR], with participation from [OTHER INVESTORS]. The company will use the proceeds to [specific use of funds: e.g., expand engineering team, accelerate go-to-market, expand to new markets]. This brings [Company Name]'s total funding to [TOTAL RAISED]. "[Quote from CEO about what this funding means for the company and customers]," said [CEO Name], [Title]. "[Sentence about growth trajectory or market opportunity]." "[Quote from lead investor about why they invested]," said [Investor Name], [Title] at [Firm]. "[Additional sentence about market thesis or company potential]." Founded in [YEAR], [Company Name] has [KEY METRICS: e.g., grown to X customers / processed $Xm in transactions / reached X MAUs]. About [Company Name] [Boilerplate] About [Lead Investor Firm] [1–2 sentences about the investor.] Press Contact: [Name] | [Email] | [Phone]

Writing Tips for Funding Announcement Releases

  • Include the round size, lead investor, and what the capital will fund.
  • Add quotes from both the CEO and the lead investor.
  • Mention any notable angels or existing backers.
  • Link to previous coverage to build credibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to announce every funding round?

Pre-seed and seed rounds are optional. Series A and above are typically newsworthy to startup and business press. Always announce rounds that include notable investors regardless of size.

Can I announce a funding round without disclosing the amount?

Yes, though 'undisclosed amount' reduces the newsworthiness. At minimum, disclose the round type (Seed, Series A, etc.) and the lead investor.

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