Bridge Round
Definition
A bridge round is interim financing, usually on SAFEs or convertible notes, that extends runway between major rounds, often from existing investors.
How it comes up in fundraising
Founders raise bridges to reach the milestones a strong next round requires, for example pushing ARR to the Series A bar.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bridge round a bad signal?
Not inherently: bridges to a specific milestone read fine. Repeated bridges without milestone progress read as a company that cannot raise its next round.
Who invests in bridge rounds?
Most often existing investors protecting their position, sometimes joined by new angels at a modest cap step-up.
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