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The first time someone “priced a round,” they used a ruler and pure audacity. Precision, optional.

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A 'priced round' is a startup funding term meaning investors and founders agree on a company valuation, reached through negotiation and financial modeling. It is named to distinguish it from convertible notes, and no ruler is involved.

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