What pre-seed valuation and check sizes are realistic right now?

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Pre-seed check sizes typically range from $250K to $1M [1, 3]. Some pre-seed rounds may raise $2M or $3M [4].

For pre-seed valuations, a post-money valuation of $10M to $15M is possible [4]. Friends and family rounds, which often precede pre-seed, might see valuation caps in the $5M to $10M range [2].

It's important to benchmark against market norms for round size and stage-appropriate valuations, focusing on the median or average for companies similar to yours [4, 8]. Market conditions and investor demand can significantly shift these estimates [1].