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Bridge rounds now 16.6% of startup capital as valuation resets ease

Original: 16,6% усього стартап-капіталу за другий квартал 2025 пройшло через bridge-раунди без нової оцінки. Роком раніше було 11,

Bridge rounds without a new valuation accounted for 16.6% of all startup capital raised in the second quarter of 2025, up from 11.8% a year earlier, according to data from Carta. At the same time, the share of down rounds fell to 11.4% of new rounds, down from a peak of 22%, suggesting companies are avoiding markdowns while valuations stabilise.

Why now: Investors and founders are watching signs that startup valuations are recovering after the downturn, with fewer down rounds but more bridge financing.

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