Most startups will face the prospect of a lower valuation than they wanted at some point. Which is why raising too much, too early, at too high a valuation, can really backfire on an entrepreneur. The common course correction is still doing an upround, albeit at a smaller number. This article will discuss the situations when even that compromise doesn’t work. 1) Flat Round – A flat round is simply starting from the old valuation. If your last post was 20 and you are now raising 5, then your pre is 20 and your new post is 25. Three situations…...
Raising A Startup Round At A Lower Valuation Than You Wanted?
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