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Episode 812 | The 2025 State of TinySeed
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After funding 210+ B2B SaaS companies, what patterns have emerged?
In this episode, Rob Walling shares the 2025 State of TinySeed, from its first fund in 2018 to a global portfolio of over 210 B2B SaaS companies. He reflects on TinySeed’s growth, what the data reveals about today’s founders, funding trends, and the rise of AI-first startups.
Topics we cover:
- (1:46) – How TinySeed began and the doubts it faced
- (3:51) – Growing to 210+ portfolio companies and $60M raised
- (11:15) – The rise of AI-first startups and “vibe-coded” apps
- (13:09) – Record application numbers and founder trends in 2025
- (19:58) – Why vertical SaaS is outperforming horizontal SaaS
- (21:59) – The importance of founder community and shared experience
- (25:06) – How TinySeed and MicroConf create long-term founder connections
Links from the Show:
- Apply to TinySeed
- Invest in TinySeed
- TinySeed MentorsAccelerator Program Details — TinySeed
- TinySeed Portfolio
- The SaaS Playbook by Rob Walling
- MicroConf - Community for Bootstrapped SaaS Founders
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