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

Growth round

Also called: growth financing

ELI5

Later funding to expand a proven business.

Used in conversation

“The growth round supports three new markets.”

Definition

A substantial later-stage financing intended to scale an established growth engine.

Here “Growth round” means: A substantial later-stage financing intended to scale an established growth engine.

Pitch context

You will see “Growth 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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