Debt Financing Playbook For Founders

Introduction

While the concept of Venture Debt is widely discussed in startup circles, it is often misunderstood. Debt can be an attractive source of growth capital for startups and should be considered by every founder and CEO as a potential part of their strategy. Yet before considering venture debt, founders must understand the ins and outs of this kind of credit plus if and when it is a suitable option for your startup.

To this end, General Manager of SVB, David Cohen, and Managing Partner at F2 Venture Capital, Jonathan Saacks, sit down to explore Venture Debt. They cover what exactly is Venture Debt, what conditions must be met before securing debt funding, the advantages and disadvantages of raising debt, and everything in between.

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