Business Model Down Round Startup 
VC Cafe
OCTOBER 31, 2022
It’s a tough time for a lot of startup founders right now. Many companies are now having to resort to tough measures in order to stay afloat, including layoffs, down rounds and tough terms from current investors. The pressure to protect portfolio startups seen as potential fund returners will be profound.
ReadWriteStart
JUNE 1, 2020
I have often been asked about Startup Funding by entrepreneurs. Many myths surround the subject of startup funding. Here is Startup Funding, a Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs. You must have seen a lot of startups giving out promotions, discounts, and incentives at the early phase of their business.
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VC Cafe
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A founder asked me what makes a $2M round “pre-seed”? especially if the startup already has a product and revenue? And why do we still sometimes hear about pre-seed rounds that look more like a series A in pricing and size? Defining the pre-seed round It’s futile to look for ‘one true’ definition.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 22, 2011
New investors hate down rounds. For others it feels like a two-speed economy, where rules apply to hot tech startups that don’t apply elsewhere. Those with strong business models suddenly stand out when the tide goes out. Many good companies will not get funded. Vultures will start circling looking for deals.
crowdSPRING Blog
MAY 10, 2013
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Steve Blank
APRIL 26, 2022
Cram downs are back – and I’m keeping a list. At the turn of the century after the dotcom crash, startup valuations plummeted, burn rates were unsustainable, and startups were quickly running out of cash. A cram down is different than a down round. Cram downs are done by VC bottom feeders.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
OCTOBER 7, 2012
As Cuban pointed out, this is a “down round” Zomm is seeking $2M for 10% of the company, implying an $18M pre money valuation today. Some partial answers came up, including spending on a new version of the product with additional features, and excessively high inventories relative to actual sales in holiday 2011.
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