Startup Investing

Discount Rate on a Convertible

Definition

What is Discount Rate on a Convertible?

A percentage discount applied when converting an early investment into shares in a later financing.

Example in practice

How This Looks in Practice

A 20% discount lets the note convert at 80% of the next round's price.

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