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Seeders' demand for true equity stakes hits record high, Seward & Kissel finds

Reported by Alternatives Watch

Jul 2, 2026· 2 min read

Seward & Kissel estimates that 28% of seed deals included a true equity component in 2025, the highest amount since the law firm began the study in 2014.

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Alternatives Watch Seeders' demand for true equity stakes hits record high, Seward & Kissel finds

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