Rolling Close

A Rolling Close is a financing structure where investors are admitted and the company closes subscriptions in multiple tranches over a defined period rather than all at once, often to allow faster access to initial capital while continuing to raise. In seed rounds and SPVs, a Rolling Close can reduce fundraising timeline risk, and Rolling Close mechanics require clear documentation on pricing, MFN provisions (if any), and when investor rights become effective.

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Ryan Roberts Startup Lawyer
Ryan Roberts is a startup lawyer with more than two decades of experience advising on venture financings and M&A transactions totaling more than $1 billion. He is the author of the Amazon bestselling startup law book Acceleration.