Signal key
funding_round_announcedCategory
Funding
Source
Funding records (rounds list).
When it fires
Trigger condition
A new entry appears in the funding rounds list.
Stored fields
This signal persists the following metadata you can read downstream:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
meta | Round details (amount, stage, date, and more) stored on the signal. |
Magnitude
Hyper-priority, the single clearest budget event.For the full bucket definitions used across percentage-based signals, see Magnitude buckets.
Why it matters
A new round is the single clearest ‘they have budget now’ event. Fresh capital is earmarked for growth, hiring, and tooling, companies that just raised are actively shopping and have the budget approved. This is the highest-intent signal in the catalog.How to read it
Budget unlocked
A raise means approved capital to deploy.
Active shopping
Newly funded companies buy fast to deploy capital.
Composite fuel
Underpins pre_ipo_signal and pairs with hiring surges.
Outreach playbook
Related signals
Last Funding Round Change
The company’s funding stage advanced.
Total Funding Increase
The company’s total funding raised increased.
Jobs Open Spike
Open job postings jumped sharply above the recent baseline.
Executive Team Buildout
A company rapidly built out its leadership team.
Track this signal with CUFinder
Surface
funding_round_announced across millions of companies, enriched with verified emails, phones, and full firmographics. Start free, no credit card required.