Key Metrics and Milestones Investors expect from you (any stage)

Raising capital? Given your stage (Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, etc.), and industry (Supply chain, enterprise, etc.), What do currently active investors want to see in terms of KPIs and how can I show the effectively in my pitch?

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