Rounds Glossary

Browse 8 rounds terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

8 Rounds Terms

Anchor Investor: A major investor whose early commitment helps validate a financing round and attract additional participants. Anchor investors often influence signaling,...
Closed Round: A financing round that has formally completed, with documents signed and funds committed or wired. Saying a round is closed usually matters more than saying it...
Co-Investment: An investment made alongside a lead fund or main financing vehicle into the same deal, often by existing backers, LPs, or strategic participants. It allows...
Inside Round: A financing round led primarily by existing investors rather than new outside firms. Inside rounds can signal strong internal conviction or difficulty...
Lead Investor: The investor who anchors a financing round, usually setting key terms, taking the largest check, and often taking a board seat. Getting a strong lead investor...
Round Size: The total amount of money being raised in a financing round. Round size shapes runway, dilution, investor mix, and expectations about what milestones should be...
Syndicate: A group of investors participating together in a deal, often coordinated by a lead who assembles the round. Syndicates are common in angel investing and...
Type of Round: The classification of a financing event, such as pre-seed, seed, Series A, bridge, extension, or secondary-heavy transaction. The type of round affects...