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It's true that a pro-rata has material value.

But the author doesn't indicate how that can be problematic.

How do existing requirement to allow previous investors in the round, contribute to a 'warping' or 'problems'?

I mean, if pro-rata is only designed to prevent dilution - well that should not be so bad. That means in any given new round, there should be enough room for new investors, no?

It also should be less painful in early rounds when investors own a smaller amount.

Would it possible to do 'partial pro-rata'?

in tight rounds where the founder wanted to bring in new investors or limit dilution

Pro rata means fewer new investors (for the same amount raised) or more dilution (for the same number of new investors)

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