Surviving a Down Round or Bridge | How to Raise Venture Capital - SaaStr AI University
Down rounds and bridges are survivable. They are also mostly avoidable, and the best defense is set long before you need it.
Surviving a Down Round or Bridge - a free lesson in How to Raise Venture Capital at SaaStr AI University. Down rounds and bridges are survivable. They are also mostly avoidable, and the best defense is set long before you need it. Key takeaways: • The cleanest way to avoid a punishing bridge is to raise enough runway up front. • If you must take a down round, understand anti-dilution mechanics and the hit to employee morale and options. • Get your existing investors to lead or anchor. Inside support makes a hard round far less damaging. Part of the free, self-paced How to Raise Venture Capital course: https://saastr.ai/university/raise-venture-capital