Priced Round
Definition
A priced round is a financing where investors buy actual preferred shares at a valuation the company and investors agree on upfront, as opposed to a SAFE or convertible note that defers setting a valuation until later. It turns the term sheet's price per share into real, priced equity ownership at closing.
How it comes up in fundraising
Founders usually raise on SAFEs or notes at pre-seed, then run their first priced round, often the Series A, once there is enough traction and investor interest to negotiate a real valuation.
Frequently asked questions
How is a priced round different from a SAFE round?
A priced round sets the company's valuation and issues shares immediately, while a SAFE or convertible note defers that valuation until a future priced round triggers conversion.
What triggers a priced round after SAFEs or notes?
A qualified financing threshold written into the earlier SAFEs or notes, usually a minimum round size, which forces them to convert into the new round's preferred shares.
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