Growth List Team

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Startup Funding Stages: The Complete Guide for B2B Sales Teams

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Startup funding stages from bootstrap to IPO

Understanding startup funding stages is crucial for any B2B sales team targeting growing companies. The startup funding stages—from bootstrap to IPO—each signal different priorities, budgets, and decision-making processes that directly impact your outreach strategy. Whether you’re prospecting fintech startups or NYC startups, knowing where a company stands in its funding journey helps you tailor your pitch and timing … Read more

How to Find Recently Funded Startups: The Complete B2B Sales Guide for 2026

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Finding recently funded startups is one of the most effective B2B sales strategies available today. When a startup closes a funding round, they’re actively hiring, scaling operations, and investing in tools and services that support rapid growth. The timing is perfect—but only if you know how to find them, qualify them, and reach out at … Read more

Sales Trigger Events 2026: Complete Guide to Timing Your B2B Outreach

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Sales Trigger Events

📅 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 In B2B sales, timing isn’t just important—it’s everything. The difference between closing a deal and watching it slip away often comes down to reaching prospects at exactly the right moment. That’s where sales trigger events come in. According to research from Lantern, 75% of B2B sales engagements in 2025 … Read more

B2B Lead Generation Tools: 2026 Comparison Guide

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10 B2B Lead Generation Tools: Features, Pricing & Reviews

📅 Last Updated: December 7, 2025 | Pricing and features verified for accuracy Introduction Choosing the right B2B lead generation tool can make the difference between a pipeline full of qualified opportunities and wasted hours chasing dead ends. With dozens of platforms claiming to deliver leads, how do you know which actually works for your … Read more

How to Sell to Recently Funded Startups: The Complete Guide for 2026

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Guide to selling to funded startups with timing strategies and email templates

📅 Last Updated: December 5, 2025 | New startups added weekly Introduction There’s a golden window after a startup raises funding when they’re actively looking for vendors, tools, and services to fuel their growth. Selling to funded startups requires different tactics than traditional B2B sales—miss this window, and you’re competing against entrenched competitors. Hit it … Read more