Why bridge capital exists
Bridge capital is often used when a company needs more runway before a larger round, strategic milestone, customer contract or transaction event. Used well, it buys time for value creation. Used poorly, it becomes expensive survival capital.
The hidden risks
Founders should understand conversion terms, valuation caps, discounts, maturity dates, interest, seniority, consent rights and how the bridge will be perceived by future investors. A bridge that looks like distress can damage negotiating leverage.
Milestone clarity matters
The right bridge is tied to a specific milestone: revenue target, product launch, regulatory clearance, enterprise contract, cost reset, or investor diligence process. Without milestone clarity, bridge capital may simply postpone the real problem.
How XITIJ helps
XITIJ helps founders assess whether a bridge is appropriate, compare alternatives, model dilution scenarios, clean up the investor story and prepare the next-round narrative before accepting short-term capital.
XITIJ view
Bridge capital should create a better next round, not a more complicated one.
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