If a company is struggling to show commercial traction by the 6-month mark, winding down may be the best option. We don’t wait until a company has completely run out of money to wind down because the wind-down process has associated costs.
The primary reason OCV may recommend winding down is that the company is unlikely to fundraise successfully within the expected timeframe.
Wind down recommendation factors:
In certain situations, founders may wish to continue their fundraising efforts after a wind-down recommendation has been made. Founders will be required to take minimum pay to extend the runway.