Adams: Aiwyn raised a $14M seed round including convertible notes
Justin Adams · He sold his 1st startup for 8 figures, grew his 2nd to $3M in a year—while battling panic attacks... · PMF Show · Nov 18, 2024 · at 32:20
Justin Adams breaks down iWin's early funding rounds led by Revolution.
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“Yeah, it was 14 total but that included the convertible notes, so that included that friends and family round.”
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