What is a Bridge Round and Why Do Mature Companies Need It?
On 15.07.2025, DigiU will launch a Bridge Round as part of its ecosystem scaling strategy. In connection with this, tomorrow at 13:00 (UTC), DigiU’s CEO Alexey Ognev will host a comprehensive analytical webinar with all the details. Today, we’ll dive deeper into what this tool is and how companies worldwide use it.
A Bridge Round is an interim funding round between major financing cycles (e.g., between seed and Series A or before going public). Its purpose is to provide a resource boost during rapid growth, maintaining momentum without diluting capital on unfavorable terms.
How Bridge Rounds Are Used: Global Examples
Airbnb
In 2020, amidst the pandemic, Airbnb raised $1 billion from Silver Lake and Sixth Street through convertible debt and equity (a stake in the company in the form of shares orauthorized capital). This allowed Airbnb to maintain operational stability without rushing into an emergency IPO. In December of the same year, Airbnb went public with a $100+ billion valuation.
What the Bridge Round achieved: crisis-proof financing without valuation loss, increased share value, and protection of investor interests.
Spotify
In 2016, Spotify secured $1 billion in convertible debt from TPG, Dragoneer, and Goldman Sachs. This enabled the company to delay its IPO, grow revenue, and enter the market at an optimal time. In 2018, Spotify executed a direct listing.
What the Bridge Round achieved: control over market entry timing, capital without pressure, and discounted conversion for investors.
Robinhood
In January 2021, Robinhood urgently raised $1 billion to meet clearing requirements amid market frenzy (GameStop). The funds ensured platform stability and paved the way for an IPO six months later with a $32 billion valuation.
What the Bridge Round achieved: operational stability, strategic buffer, and early entry for partners.
A Bridge Round is more than just anintermediate step – it’s a tool for targeted capitalization, strategic flexibility, and preparation for a strong market entry. DigiU follows the same principle: scaling, protecting valuation, and moving toward the next growth phase.
Details on the ecosystem Bridge Round launch and the most favorable terms for investors will be revealed at the webinar on 15.07.2025, at 13:00 (UTC), and on our social media.
The broadcast will be available in 9 languages: Russian, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Hindi.
Watch the webinar on our YouTube channels.
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