Typical Series A round size for media / gaming startups in the US

Based on 16 Form D filings by United States media / gaming issuers at Series A stage, filed Oct 2024 – Sep 2026. Updated monthly. Change any segment to compare.

The numbers

  • Median Series A raise: $10.4M
  • Middle half of rounds: $5.9M – $15.8M
  • Filings in sample: 16
  • Rounds under $1M: 0%
  • Rounds over $5M: 81%
  • Updated Sep 2026

Read this number carefully

Form D undercounts small SAFE rounds and rounds that rely on other exemptions. Treat the median as a ceiling for "typical", not a target.

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