Scale-Up

What is a Scale-Up?

A scale-up is a company that has successfully found product-market fit and is now focusing on growing and expanding its operations. This phase follows the early stage and involves scaling the business to reach new customers, markets, or geographies. Scale-ups often seek Series A or later funding to support accelerated growth.

Characteristics of Scale-Ups

  • Rapid Revenue Growth: Demonstrates increasing sales and market traction.
  • Operational Scaling: Expands teams, processes, and infrastructure to support growth.
  • Market Expansion: Enters new markets or launches additional product lines.

Related Terms and Concepts

Growth stage, Series A funding, market expansion, scaling