Venture Debt
Venture debt financing guidance for startups including debt structuring, terms negotiation, and strategic use of debt financing alongside equity funding.
What is a Bullet Loan? | Kruze Consulting
A bullet loan (also called a balloon loan) is a slightly different type of loan that a startup can receive, and it’s a little bit unusual.
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What are Venture Debt Covenants? | Kruze Consulting
Decode venture debt covenants so you know the ongoing rules lenders expect you to follow after closing the deal every quarter.
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Venture Debt Scouting Report: Comerica | Kruze Consulting
Comerica is a huge venture lending firm, they've been doing it for a very long time, dating all the way back to when they acquired Imperial Bank.
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Venture Debt Scouting Report: TriplePoint | Kruze Consulting
Evaluate TriplePoint venture debt—get a scouting-style breakdown of fit, typical terms, and what VC-backed startups should watch for.
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How Venture Debt Works in a Downround
Learn how venture debt works in a downround, its impact on dilution and covenants, and when founders should avoid adding debt to a struggling cap table.
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SVB Venture Debt After the Crisis
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) had a liquidity/solvency crisis in the middle of March 2023, and was taken over by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
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Accounts Receivable Loans
Unlock cash tied up in invoices—learn how accounts receivable loans work, typical terms, and when AR financing makes sense for startups.
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Understanding Final Payments in Venture Debt
The idea behind a final payment is that the lender will backload some of the interest.
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4 Key Reasons to Raise Venture Debt
Explore why venture debt helps startups extend runway, refinance, fund new opportunities, and boost acquisition flexibility.
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Matching Assets to Debt: A Startup Finance Guide
Kruze Consulting gives a quick guide to matching your startup's assets to the right kind of debt including revolvers and term debt.
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Venture Debt Scouting Report: SVB
SVB is one of the largest players in the venture debt market. They've been servicing start-ups for many, many years.
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What is a Default in Venture Debt?
Avoid default surprises—learn what default means in loans and contracts, common triggers, and how startups stay in compliance.
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