Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Funding rounds & stages · Core

Crowdfunding round

Also called: crowd round

ELI5

Many people contribute or invest smaller amounts.

Used in conversation

“The crowdfunding round requires clear public disclosures.”

Definition

A financing raised from many contributors or investors through a platform, under applicable rules.

Here “Crowdfunding round” means: A financing raised from many contributors or investors through a platform, under applicable rules.

Pitch context

You will see “Crowdfunding round” in fundraising decks, data rooms, term sheets and investor conversations when the discussion reaches funding rounds & stages.

Why it matters: In funding rounds & stages, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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