M25 Ventures sees industry experience giving go — to — market founders edge in startup scaling

M25 Ventures’ analysis identifies industry experience as a growing startup advantage as AI lowers barriers to product development. Go-to-market founders in Fund IV averaged $1.25 million funding rounds, with $21,000 in monthly recurring revenue at investment. These investments were almost always founders’ first funding rounds, excluding minimal friends, family or personal capital. Established customer relationships can lower acquisition costs, while proprietary industry data can strengthen products and competitive advantages. The analysis highlights the Midwest as a source of experienced founders in manufacturing, insurance and supply chains. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. M25 Ventures published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 14, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)