Down Round guides

New to Down Round? How the four meters kill you at both ends, how board reviews work, and how to survive six funding rounds to ring the bell.

Ten company types and ten founders, each with strengths and a blind spot. How your pick changes the cards you see and the way a run plays out.

Ten endings, one bell. How the Hall of Fame, the ending gallery and 14 achievements with permanent legacy bonuses work in Down Round.

The Garage and Angel Round are free. A single one-time purchase unlocks Series A to IPO. Bridge Loans are optional and never needed to win.

Four meters kill you at zero and at maximum. The most common mistakes in Down Round and how to avoid them in the first two chapters.