Bridge Round Example
A startup raises $50,000 to cover costs for 6 months before a Series A round.
- amount:
- 50000
- duration:
- 6
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Bridge Round
Temporary funding to sustain a startup until a major funding round.
Deep dive
A bridge round is temporary funding intended to provide liquidity to a startup until it can raise a larger funding round. It is often used to extend the cash runway. Unlike a series round, it is typically smaller and short-term.
Key formula
Required amount / bridge duration
Real-world examples
Pitfalls to avoid
- Underestimating the amount needed to reach the next round.
- Not having a clear plan for the next round.
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