Venture Debt
Resources, best practices, and expert insights on Venture Debt.
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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VC-Backed Startups: How to Set Up & Use Credit Facilities
Understand credit facilities—learn how revolving lines and term loans work, what covenants mean, and how startups choose the right structure.
Bryan Long, MBA
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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2025 VC Due Diligence Trends for Startups
Explore 2025’s top VC due diligence trends – more data, sector shifts, and greater scrutiny of founders, compliance, and security.
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What is Venture Debt Overhang?
Venture debt overhangs are an issue we are seeing more often, and they are frequently blocking the next equity funding round for startups.
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Why Startups Use Venture Debt | Startup Accounting
How venture-backed startups use venture debt to extend runway, reduce dilution, and strengthen startup accounting and cash planning.
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Venture Lenders Asking for Right to Invest Equity
Know what lenders want—learn why venture lenders ask for equity rights (warrants or side letters) and how it affects dilution and control.
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Revenue Based Financing for Startups and Non Dilutive Growth
Explore revenue-based financing and see when recurring revenue can fund growth without dilution, plus the real cost and pitfalls for startups.
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