Feld Thoughts

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

I watched, participated, and suffered through every type of creative financing as companies were struggling to raise capital in this time frame. I suffered through the next financing after implementing a complex structure, or a sale of the company, or a liquidation. Then, if you end up doing a down round, it suddenly matters a lot.

Cap Table 70

Cap Table Down Round Liquidation Preference Founder 70

VC Cafe

JANUARY 2, 2023

On a global level, venture financing of private companies dropped 33% year over year, from a record $733B in 2021 to $490B in 2022. The ten biggest exits of the year included a mix of IPOs and acquisitions. As growth investments (and valuations) go down, unicorns might struggle to survive, according to Globes.

Valuation 158

Valuation Down Round Venture Capital 158

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.

Venture Capital 282

Venture Capital Term Sheet Valuation Stock Options 282

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

If you are facing any problem you can always check out this: Business Loan vs. Equity Financing. These phases are focused on inorganic growth, mergers, buyouts, acquisitions, and exit preparation for the business. But, in subsequent rounds of funding inflated valuation will be normalized resulting in a down round.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Hunter Walker

AUGUST 8, 2023

Restructures, Down Rounds, and Pay to Plays. The reality is lots of companies – many of them quite promising – have already undergone, or will be facing, next financings which “clean up” old cap tables. Soft Acquisition Market. Whatever gets reported is just the tip of the iceberg.

Portfolio 99

Portfolio Cap Table LP Valuation 99

ithacaVC

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Acquisitions of other companies like you. Hopefully, it’s in high demand for good reasons, otherwise you risk a down round in the future. The latter won’t be enough money to grow and without the capital to grow, could risk failing or a down round. Don’t risk a down round. Accelerator.

Valuation 69

Valuation Startup Down Round Early Stage 69

www.mattbartus.com

DECEMBER 9, 2012

This is usually done when the company is acquired — if the acquisition price per share of Series A is greater than $0.50, the VC will receive the spread between $0.50 and the acquisition price. I just worked on a financing for a company that received a term sheet from a group of VCs at a $7 million pre-money valuation.

Warrant 40

Warrant Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Term Sheet 40