down round

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR C1

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Figurative meaning

a funding round in which a company raises money at a lower valuation than the previous round

Why this phrase?

Down relative to the prior valuation — a signal of distress or reset expectations.

Example

“The down round stung, but it kept the company alive.”

Dictionary details

Component words

down round

Tags

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

bridge round Neutral · CEFR C1

short-term financing that keeps a company afloat until a larger funding round closes

down and out Neutral · CEFR B2

in severe hardship, especially without money, resources, or prospects

double down Neutral · CEFR B2

to increase your commitment to a position or strategy, especially after mixed results

down in the dumps Neutral · CEFR B2

feeling sad, discouraged, or low in spirits

go round in circles Neutral · CEFR B2

To repeat the same discussion or actions without reaching a solution or making progress.

down at heel Neutral · CEFR C1

shabby, worn, or neglected in appearance, often because of poverty

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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