Overview
Tokenomist classifies crypto fundraising rounds into standardized categories to help users compare how projects raised capital. From pre-seed grants to public token sales to traditional Series A+ venture rounds, each round type carries different implications for token supply, investor lock-ups, and dilution risk. This taxonomy provides a consistent framework for understanding a project’s funding history and how it may affect future token distribution.| early stage funding | description |
|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | Initial funding from angels, friends, family, and builders to validate concepts |
| Seed Round | Early-stage funding including extensions to develop products and achieve initial traction |
| Private Round | Private token sales to investors before public launch with discounted pricing |
| Public Round | Specialized public sales for validators, node operators, or specific participant groups |
| Public Token Sale | Broad public distribution through ICOs, IDOs, IEOs, and launchpads |
| traditional vc rounds | description |
|---|---|
| Series A-Z | Traditional venture capital equity rounds for companies with corporate structures alongside tokens |
| Preseries A-Z | Bridge funding between major series rounds to reach specific milestones |
| Series Extensions | Additional funding within existing series to extend runway without new valuations |
Access Features
This taxonomy is used across the following Tokenomist features:- Fundraising Pane — View a single token’s full funding history, round-by-round details, investor participation, and valuation context.
- Fundraising Screener — Scan fundraising data across the market, comparing amounts raised, investor counts, unlock status, and valuations.