A down round is a funding round at a lower valuation than the previous round. It's painful for founders, employees, and early investors. GitDealFlow's engineering momentum data provides the objective signal layer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes a down round?
Missed milestones, slowing growth, market downturns, or loss of investor confidence. GitDealFlow's engineering data can predict down rounds: declining commit velocity and contributor losses precede valuation compression.
How do you avoid a down round?
Raise enough capital to reach clear milestones. Don't optimize for valuation — optimize for runway. GitDealFlow helps you time your raise to peak momentum.