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Pricing the round, or deferring it

A convertible loan or similar instrument lets you raise money before setting a final share price. The discount, valuation cap and other conversion terms still determine what investors may receive. Compare the possible outcomes before deciding whether to defer the price or agree it now.
Practitioner14 min readLast reviewed 2 September, 2026From the investor’s perspective

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