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Venture Debt - Page 3

The FinTech Equity & Debt Staircase Explained
Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, explains the meaning of Fintech Equity & Debt Staircase and why Fintech companies raise capital.
Updated on Aug 21, 2024
Venture Debt Pre-Payment Penalties Explained
Kruze Consulting discusses what a pre-payment penalty might look like in a venture debt deal and how it could come about at startup.
Updated on Apr 3, 2020
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.
Updated on Jun 1, 2025
SBA Crisis Loans May Work for Startups & Alt Funding Sources
Read Kruze Consulting's recent newsletter about the SBA Crisis loans and how they may work for startups, as well as alternative funding sources.
Updated on Aug 1, 2024
Featured Service: TriplePoint Capital
Tap TriplePoint Capital for Sand Hill-style financing, offering tailored venture debt, leasing, and direct equity across your startup's lifecycle.
Updated on Aug 1, 2024
Dangers of Venture Debt for Startups
Venture debt can help startups, but too much debt or risky terms can threaten your future. Learn the pitfalls and smart borrowing strategies.
Updated on Aug 26, 2025
Fund vs. Bank Venture Lenders: What's the Difference?
Learn how fund vs. bank venture lenders differ on covenants, pricing, and flexibility, and which type of venture debt is best for your startup.
Updated on Aug 1, 2024
Venture Debt Guidance for VC-Backed Startups
Leverage venture debt with Kruze's support, from financial prep to lender introductions, ensuring strategic, non-dilutive funding for VC-backed startups.
Updated on Jun 27, 2025
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.
Updated on Aug 1, 2024
Understanding Final Payments in Venture Debt
The idea behind a final payment is that the lender will backload some of the interest.
Updated on Aug 1, 2024
Material Adverse Change as Event of Default in Venture Debt
Avoid a MAC default—learn how “material adverse change” clauses work in venture debt and how founders can negotiate risk.
Updated on Jun 27, 2025
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.
Updated on Sep 23, 2024
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