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Face Off: Evaluating Insured Technology Financing vs. Venture Debt

Given recent events impacting the technology sector and correlated financing, questions are understandably being raised regarding technology banking and venture debt, while many companies have begun exploring viable alternatives.  What’s Happening?  Banks, especially those with technology banking practices, have historically been a leading provider of loans to startups and growing technology companies. One such bank, …

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Insured Technology Financing Can Fill the Hole Left by Now Diminished Banking Options

Growing technology companies have historically had limited options for debt financing, but following recent events, those options have not only further decreased, they’ve become significantly less favorable. The low-cost lender in the venture space, which had dominated a large portion of the market and maintained relationships with more than 50% of all venture-backed companies in the U.S., …

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2022: PIUS’ Year in Review

As we say goodbye to 2022 and welcome the new year with all it has to offer, I look back with gratitude for yet another year of record growth.

PIUS acquired by Gallagher

A note from PIUS’ CEO Joe Agiato I am thrilled to share that PIUS, the innovator in intellectual property financing, has been acquired by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a leading global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm. As a Gallagher company, PIUS will have access to significant additional resources, allowing us to scale at a greater pace.  …

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PIUS Announces $25 Million Secured for C3Nano, Inc. in Second Financing

Insured technology financing pioneer, PIUS announced today the securing of $25 million in funding for C3Nano, Inc., the performance leader and innovator of nanowire-based technologies for transparent conductors. This was the second round of funding secured and underwritten by PIUS, based on its evaluation of C3Nano’s intellectual property (IP). 

When Should a Growing Technology Company Seek Debt Financing?

In many growth-stage technology companies, the question about when to raise equity or seek debt financing can raise many questions and considerations. It’s important to make the distinction that, generally, debt is not a substitute for equity, but rather they can be very complimentary.  Debt also comes in many forms and for different purposes. Typically, when …

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PIUS Announces $30 Million Secured in Second Funding for Blast Motion

PIUS announced today the securing of $30 million in financing for Blast Motion, the leader in swing analysis, player development and remote coaching. This is the second round of funding secured by PIUS based on its evaluation of Blast Motion’s intellectual property. The private placement bond was underwritten by PIUS and will provide the company working capital and growth capital.