#8: Rescuing your startup in a bear market: down rounds and pay-to-play.

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Your Startup Lawyer

Kristina Subbotina

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Welcome to Kristina's podcast, the show where startup founders and VCs talk real. Hosted by ex–big law attorney turned legal tech startup founder Kristina Subbotina, this show brings you candid conversations with top founders, investors, and operators—plus solo episodes breaking down essential legal strategies for scaling your company. Whether you're navigating your first term sheet or dealing with co-founder drama, this is your tactical edge.

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#8: Rescuing your startup in a bear market: down rounds and pay-to-play.

Your Startup Lawyer

15 minutes 43 seconds

2 years ago

#8: Rescuing your startup in a bear market: down rounds and pay-to-play.

Besides bootstrapping, selling the company, or declaring bankruptcy, you've got two options: a down round or a cram down, aka "pay-to-play" or a recap. In this episode, I'll explore how to initiate and carry out this process without landing in legal hot water.