Funding Stage

Bridge Round

Bridge round writing for founders raising between priced rounds. SAFEs, convertibles, and when to take the bridge.

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The EBITDA Bridge: How to Recast Your Financials and Add Millions to Your Valuation

Five EBITDA adjustment categories that translate reported income into true earning power. At 6x multiple, every $100K add-back creates $600K in enterprise value.

Exit Planning 10 min read
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Bridge Rounds: When They Save Your Company and When They Bury It

A bridge round is a small financing, usually $200K to $1M, designed to extend runway until a larger round closes or until the company hits a specific milestone. When used…

Fundraising 5 min read
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How to Run a Competitive Fundraising Process Without Burning Every Bridge in Town

A competitive fundraising process means multiple investors are evaluating your company simultaneously, creating urgency and leverage that improve your terms. It is not about…

Fundraising 6 min read
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Bridge Round Strategy: When and How to Raise One

Master bridge round financing: when to raise, terms, and structure. Use bridge rounds to extend runway and set up successful Series A closes.

Fundraising 12 min read
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How Convertible Notes Work: A Founder's Guide to Bridge Financing

Convertible notes are debt instruments that convert into equity at a future funding round. They're ideal for bridge financing because they defer valuation discussions, include…

Fundraising 12 min read