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Advantages: ✅ Fast ✅ Flexible ✅ Value-Filled Discover why venture debt is the go-to funding choice for many companies, especially in times when equity deals are scarce. This quick, flexible financing option offers tailored repayment plans, sparking growth and accelerating the trajectory of SaaS businesses towards swift, sustainable scaling. Dive into our blog to learn more. #VentureDebt #BusinessGrowth #SaaSFunding

Ever wondered how to stretch your startup's runway without giving up more equity? Emily Wu's new article on venture debt might just hold the key. Dive in to see how this financial tool can accelerate your growth. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/daYk5SsB #StartupStrategy #VentureDebt #Innovation

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 Excited to share Artemon Capital Partners’ latest insights on venture debt in the Swiss market! 🚀 Venture debt can be a powerful tool for start-ups to unlock their growth potential while conserving equity. In this piece, we: ✅ Analyse the relative market size of venture debt in Switzerland compared to the U.S. and Germany ✅ Delve into the pros and cons of venture debt ✅ Have a brief look at Artemon’s most recent success story in venture debt Check it out and let's continue the conversation on how venture debt can support Swiss start-ups! #venturedebt #venturecapital #privatedebt #privatecredit

🌟 Unlocking Venture Debt Potential 🌟 Can you predict which startups will transform industries and which will fade away? In venture debt, the answers lie not in historical numbers, but in forward-looking analysis. This article in Venture Capital Journal explores how fundamental analysis identifies exceptional companies and mitigates risks effectively. 👉 Link to article: https://zurl.co/bLeA 👍 Like if you agree. 🎤 Share your thoughts in the comments. ♻️ Think this could help someone? Please repost! #VentureDebt #StartupFunding #FinancialAnalysis #InvestmentStrategy #HighGrowth #TechStartups

Hey Siri “Why do companies take on venture debt” “Hmm good question. As a complement to equity financing, venture debt provides growth capital to extend the cash runway of a startup company to achieve the next milestone while minimizing equity dilution for both employees and investors.” Surprisingly this answer is spot on. With the equity markets tightening, I have seen a lot of venture debt activity occurring. Venture debt can be your best friend or worst enemy depending on how it’s utilized. In my opinion, if the venture debt provides enough additional runway to hit key milestones that would allow for a much higher valuation / more attractive investment, it can be a great tool. While the interest rate can be in the upper teens, the equity return on a high growth company should exceed this hurdle rate. On the flip side, if venture debt is utilized solely because equity isn’t available, one can risk losing their entire business upon a default. Curious everyone’s thoughts here and what providers are active in the space now. #venturedebt #cpg #nondilutive David Kirshenbaum Stephen Gaither Jon Blair Elliot Begoun Jordan Buckner Ryan RouseMichael Movitz

In this recent piece for Benzinga, our founder and CEO David Spreng shares why many entrepreneurs are now relying on a mix of both venture equity and venture debt to fuel growth.   In the current environment, equity is expensive and many founders are having to give up additional ownership for the same level of capital. Venture debt has become more attractive as it is less dilutive than equity, can be accessed in a much quicker time frame, and helps bolster a company’s valuation.   Check out more below!

There are many benefits for founders using venture debt as a complement or supplement to venture equity. Hope my thoughts below are helpful for entrepreneurs going through the fundraising process!

In this recent article written for Benzinga, client David Spreng, founder, CEO, and CIO of Runway Growth Capital, discusses why a growing number of entrepreneurs are combining venture equity with venture debt to drive their company's growth. He explains that in today's market, equity is costly, leading founders to relinquish more ownership for the same amount of funding. Venture debt has emerged as a preferable option due to its non-dilutive nature, faster accessibility, and its potential to enhance a company's valuation. Impact Partners #IPClient #VentureDebt #VentureEquity #VentureCapital #VC

Warrants allow lenders to purchase shares of your #SaaSbusiness later down the line for a set price. At River SaaS, we never operate with warrants, ensuring your equity shares remain yours to control when you partner with us for venture debt solutions. Read our blog to learn more. #FundingOptions #EntrepreneurialFinance #BusinessDecisionMaking

This is what is known as hybrid financing in the industry. Hybrid financing allows founders to combine multiple funding mechanisms to support their growth as they scale. When founders choose the same lender for their combination of financing options, it also allows them to forge deeper relationships with strategic investors equipped to support their needs as they grow and evolve. Explore more benefits of hybrid financing. #FinancialWellnessMonth #HybridFinancing #ScalingStartups