THIS ARTICLE IS FOR: ✅ Self-Serve
Stage: Trial / Onboarding / Live
Owner: CS
Last updated: 2025-12-19
TL;DR
The Funding Filter lets you target companies that have recently raised capital.
Funding events signal high intent (hiring, spending, scaling).
You can filter by funding type, amount, and recency.
Best used for offers tied to growth, scaling, hiring, or optimization.
When you’d use this / Why it matters
If your offer helps companies grow, scale, hire, or invest, the Funding Filter helps you avoid guesswork. Instead of cold outreach to static companies, you target businesses with verified momentum and budget.
Why the Funding Filter matters
Funding events are real-world intent signals.
When companies raise money, they often:
Hire new teams
Buy software and tools
Invest in marketing and sales
Explore new vendors and partnerships
Using the Funding Filter means you’re targeting companies that are actively spending, not just browsing.
When you should use the Funding Filter
Use this filter when your ideal customer is:
Early-stage startups
Growth-stage companies
Venture-backed or PE-backed businesses
Common use cases:
B2B SaaS selling to startups or scale-ups
Marketing agencies targeting funded tech companies
Recruiting firms sourcing companies that are hiring
Financial, legal, or consulting services for funded businesses
If funding unlocks demand for your offer, this filter should be part of your core workflow.
How the Funding Filter works
You can filter companies by:
Funding Type (Seed, Series A, Private Equity, etc.)
Total Funding Amount (minimum and maximum)
Last Funding Date (how recently capital was raised)
These filters can be stacked for precise targeting.
Example:
Companies that raised a Series A or B in the last 6 months with $2M–$20M total funding.
This combination surfaces companies that are actively scaling right now.
Understanding funding types (and when to use them)
1) Early stage: Pre-Seed & Seed
Best for:
Startups validating product-market fit and experimenting.
Include funding types:
Pre-Seed
Seed (Seed1 / Seed2 / Seed3)
Pre-Series A
Angel / Angel1
Convertible Note
Equity or Product Crowdfunding
Grants / Non-Equity Assistance
When to use:
If you sell branding, early marketing, automation, web design, or pitch-deck services.
2) Growth stage: Series A–C
Best for:
Companies that have traction and are scaling aggressively.
Include funding types:
Series A (A1–A3)
Series B (B1–B3)
Series C (C1–C3)
Pre-Series B / C
When to use:
If you sell CRMs, cold email, paid ads, hiring, sales enablement, or ops tools.
3) Late stage: Series D and beyond
Best for:
Mature startups preparing for acquisition, expansion, or IPO.
Include funding types:
Series D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Venture Series Unknown
When to use:
If you sell enterprise software or high-ticket services.
4) IPO & post-IPO companies
Best for:
Public or newly public companies with large budgets.
Include funding types:
Post IPO Equity
Post IPO Debt
Post IPO Secondary
When to use:
If your offer is built for enterprise or corporate buyers.
5) Private equity & secondary market
Best for:
Companies undergoing ownership changes or restructuring.
Include funding types:
Private Equity
Secondary Market
When to use:
If you target operational optimization, consulting, HR tech, or turnaround services.
6) Undisclosed or unknown funding
Best for:
Broad exploration when funding details aren’t public.
Include funding types:
Undisclosed
Series Unknown
Venture Series Unknown
When to use:
If you want a wide sweep of funded companies without strict stage filtering.
Using total funding amount
Funding amount helps you qualify by budget, not just stage.
$0–$500K → Very early-stage startups
$500K–$5M → Small startups with initial traction
$5M–$50M → Scaling companies with real spend power
$50M+ → Large or enterprise-level organizations
Filtering by last funding date
Funding recency helps you time outreach.
Last 6 months → Fresh funding, highest urgency
Last 12 months → Still growing, moderate urgency
24+ months → More stable, good for expansion
Pro tips for best results
Combine Funding Type + Funding Amount + Funding Date
Always pair funding filters with:
Industry
Company size
Job titles
Start broad, review results, then refine
Reference recent funding directly in your messaging for relevance
Example use cases
SaaS agency
Series A–C
Funding in last 12 months
$2M–$20M
Job titles: CEO, COO, Head of Growth
Recruiting firm
Series B+
Funding in last 6 months
Job titles: VP People, HR, Talent Acquisition
Financial consultant
Series D+
Funding over $50M
Job titles: CFO, VP Finance, COO
Managed vs Self-Serve callouts
If ListKit runs campaigns for you (Managed Program)
We use funding signals to prioritize high-intent accounts and rotate messaging as funding recency changes. You don’t need to configure this manually—share your ICP and we’ll handle it.
If you use ListKit self-serve (DIY)
Go to Search → Funding Filters, select funding type, amount, and date, then layer in job titles and industries before exporting leads.
Expected outcome
You should now be able to:
Use funding data to identify high-intent companies
Match funding stages to your offer
Build more relevant, conversion-ready lead lists
Final takeaway
If your offer helps companies grow, scale, or spend smarter, the Funding Filter is one of the most powerful tools in ListKit.
It transforms generic prospecting into timely, high-intent outreach, with companies that have both budget and urgency.