Finance & Moneyintermediate
Down Round
Definition
A funding round where a company raises money at a lower valuation than its previous round.
Why it matters
A down round dilutes existing shareholders more heavily and can dent morale, but it may be better than running out of cash.
Example
After a slow year, a startup raises new funding at half its previous valuation, a clear down round.
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