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

Priced round

Also called: priced equity round

ELI5

Investors buy shares at an agreed company valuation.

Used in conversation

“The company is moving from SAFEs to a priced round.”

Definition

An equity financing in which the price per share and company valuation are set at closing.

Here “Priced round” means: An equity financing in which the price per share and company valuation are set at closing.

Pitch context

You will see “Priced 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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