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🚀 Sustainable growth brings access to 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹. Are you using 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲? Check this Startupticker.ch article about our recent investment in LeaseTeq!

🚀 Sustainable growth plus efficient capital equals value creation. Check this Startupticker.ch article about our recent investment in LeaseTeq!

👇Some nostalgic vibes for startup and tech enthusiasts 💸 Exactly 1 year ago, I had several posts about the then-collapsing Silicon Valley Bank, a major industry "king" with a 60% to 70% share of the venture debt market and numerous startup clients. As of 2024, according to Pitchbook, its market share is estimated at 20%-30%, with the resulting gap being filled by other banks (primarily), along with non-bank lenders such as business development companies. However, there's been no clear successor to SVB as a "jewel in the crown" for startups. In interviews with Sifted, some experts mentioned that lots of startups currently prioritize distributing their cash reserves among several financial institutions (e.g., "eggs in different baskets"), favoring bigger banks over smaller ones. More findings from Sifted here https://lnkd.in/dg5ymurs #svb #siliconvalley #tech #siliconvalleybank #startups #startupcommunity #techenthusiasts #fintech #pitchbook #sifted

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

Join us for the next Founders Lunch session on "Startup Financials 101: Debt Financing for Startups." Are you a startup founder looking to navigate the complex world of financing? Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge that will help you make informed decisions for your startup's financial health and growth. In this session, we'll get into: - The fundamentals of debt financing and its various types - The risks and benefits associated with debt financing - The key differences between debt and equity financing - When debt financing is the right choice for your startup - Effective strategies for managing debt Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, understanding debt financing can be a game-changer for your business. Join us to learn from experts, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, and equip yourself with the tools to succeed. Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gxbewn_p

From Startup Magazine: The Role of Financial Transparency in Investor Relations for Startups ------------------------------- Startups face a huge challenge in building trust and credibility with their customers and current and potential investors. Financial transparency The post The Role of Financial Transparency in Investor Relations for Startups appeared first on The Startup Magazine . #entrepreneur #startups #learnbusiness #techstartups #marketingtips #emailmarketing #businesstools #marketingstrategy #businessowner #startupbusiness #startuplife

Let's dive in together to explore how your startup can raise debt financing 🎯 👉 What type of debt financing is available to startups? 👉 What criteria does my startup need to meet to access various types of debt financing? 👉 Which debt agreement terms are negotiable? 👉 What type of fees are associated with startup debt? 👉 How do I run an efficient debt fundraising process? 👉 How can I mitigate the concerns of my equity investors from adding debt to my startup? 👉 What other questions do you have? The event link is in the comments. It is open to everyone, but startup founders with over a million in annual revenue will benefit the most. See you on June 11th at 2 PM CEST. 💰 I create value by reducing the knowledge asymmetry between startup founders and capital providers 📣 Contact me if you're looking for a cost-effective end-to-end solution (https://lnkd.in/dvwqu2Ch) 🔎 Check out my debt primer for the basics (https://lnkd.in/dRpPTR2i) Happy Thursday, everyone.

What is Venture Debt? In our latest #DEInsight, Kevin Constantine discusses what Venture Debt is and how it may help venture-backed startups avoid dreaded down rounds. #venturedebt #venturecapital #DEinsights #venturefunding #businesslaw  

Later-stage #startups frequently inquire about a suitable form of #venturedebt tailored to their special circumstances, as they scale up and gear towards a #liquidity event. We refer to this as #growthdebt - a specialised form of capital for #scaleups with the same advantage of minimizing shareholder #dilution. Martin Tang 邓文豪 explains the nuances between venture debt and growth debt here: https://lnkd.in/g3BVHtn7. TLDR? Contact us 👉 👉[email protected].

Over the last several years, as the venture funding markets have pulled back, growth-stage companies have had to adapt by cutting burn rates in order to give their company more runway. For most, they are either at or nearing the end of that runway. Unfortunately, the markets have not yet recovered. Given that, it is not surprising to see this article from PitchBook detailing the rise of non-bank venture lending over that same time period. In the article, James Turner of 5th Line Capital says: “VCs have a very standardized model. They want to focus on that one company that’s going to hit a home run. They want to see not 50% growth, they want to see 100%, 200% annual growth. That’s just not realistic for 99% of companies out there." As he states, a great many companies are simply not able to meet the high growth rate targets required by the VC model. In such cases, the company must pivot its funding plans. VC may no longer be an option. Venture debt is one potential funding mode. Another is for the company to pivot towards profitability. By doing so they are able to focus on EBITDA growth and potentially tap into the private equity market to fund future growth (just not at the rate of 100% to 200% YoY). Crisis compels creativity. Over the last two years, many early and growth stage companies have had to become very creative when finding options to fund their growth. Endeavor Colorado Kathryn Dickson Tegan Stanbach Zeb King #privateequity #venturecapital #finance #investing #innovation #entrepreneurship #founders #startups https://lnkd.in/gUmCZmDq