In a challenging venture market, there is significant pressure on valuations and existing investors are increasingly playing a larger role in funding and setting the terms for new rounds. As a result, down-rounds, recaps and pay-to-play financings are once again on the upswing. Such rounds bring unique considerations relating to structuring, fiduciary duties and impacts on existing equity holders.
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