2001 Cost Down Round Software Review 
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 29, 2010
The A round was done in February 2000 (end of the bull market) and my B round was done in April 2001 (bear market). As a result I had to do a down round. Down rounds are psychologically really difficult on companies and can make it harder to do later rounds. I eventually needed more money.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 22, 2011
It’s like people arguing that there’s a beautiful beach house in 2006 that represents great long-term value due to scarcity of similar property. New investors hate down rounds. And you may choose to overpay hoping that the future value will be worth your while. That doesn’t mean it’s not a bubble.
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