Venture Debt

Explore why venture debt helps startups extend runway, refinance, fund new opportunities, and boost acquisition flexibility.

Learn about the most common events of default in venture debt, how they’re triggered, and what founders can do to protect their startups.

Use venture debt thoughtfully to extend runway, fund growth, and reduce dilution while understanding the real terms and covenants before you sign.

Understand balloon payments in venture debt, their benefits, risks, and how startups can manage them effectively. Learn about cash flow flexibility, funding ...

Avoid default surprises—learn what default means in loans and contracts, common triggers, and how startups stay in compliance.

Understand credit facilities fast—learn how revolving lines, term loans, and covenants work so startups can borrow without nasty surprises.

Essentially, a guarantor is someone who guarantees a loan or debt obligation for a company by offering their own assets as collateral.

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.

Decode venture debt covenants so you know the ongoing rules lenders expect you to follow after closing the deal every quarter.

Learn how equipment leasing and financing work for startups, including pros, cons, and when to lease vs. buy to preserve cash

Streamline your SVB loan or line of credit payoff with this checklist covering required documents, timing, and best practices for a smooth closing process.

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.