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Navigating Down Rounds and Fundraising Challenges
This chapter explores Carta's 2024 State of Startups Report, analyzing the rise of down rounds among startups and their implications for the funding landscape. It highlights the emotional and psychological challenges faced by first-time founders, including the pressure of raising capital from family and friends. Additionally, the chapter discusses unconventional fundraising strategies and current trends in the startup ecosystem, including the impact of macroeconomic conditions on startups' financial health.