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The hard truth: A bridge that does not lead to a milestone that unlocks a real round is just delayed death. If you are raising a bridge, be brutally honest about whether the milestone is achievable in the runway the bridge provides.

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Frequently asked questions about Bridge Round Calculator
A bridge round is short-term financing between major equity rounds, structured as convertible notes or SAFEs. It provides runway to reach a milestone or close the next priced round. Typical size: Rs 1-20 Crore depending on stage.
The maximum valuation at which the bridge note converts to equity. If the cap is Rs 50 Crore and the next round is at Rs 100 Crore pre-money, bridge investors convert at Rs 50 Crore, getting 2x more shares per rupee than new investors.
The percentage discount bridge investors get compared to the next round price. A 20% discount means if the next round prices at Rs 100/share, bridge investors convert at Rs 80/share.
Most bridges use both: a cap AND a discount, with conversion at whichever gives the investor the better deal. If you must choose one, a cap is more investor-friendly (and easier to close) while a discount is more founder-friendly.
3-8% is typical for a bridge round. If bridge dilution exceeds 10%, the terms are aggressive or the amount is too large relative to valuation. Excessive bridge dilution compounds with the next round dilution.
Most notes have a maturity date (12-18 months). At maturity, common options: convert at the cap valuation, extend the note, or the investor can demand repayment (rarely enforced). Negotiate this upfront.
SAFEs are simpler (no interest, no maturity date) and more founder-friendly. Convertible notes have interest and maturity but are more familiar to Indian investors and legally clearer. For early-stage, SAFEs are increasingly common in India.