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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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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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Knowing Your Worth: The Rise of Non-Traditional Banking & Leveraging IP Assets

As we move into the new year, entrepreneurs face tough times ahead, as finance experts are increasingly reporting that the historically low interest rates we’ve seen over the past few years are on their way out. After all, the Federal Reserve has traditionally bumped up interest rates to ease strong economic growth or curb inflation, whereas

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Financing Options for Unsponsored Companies: Venture Debt vs. Insured Technology Financing

This post is the third in a three-part series. Read Part 1: Background and Choices and Part 2: Bank Loans vs. Insured Technology Financing.  Venture debt is  an increasingly popular option amongst entrepreneurs as many seek alternative funding opportunities, often bridging a company from one growth stage to the next. Venture debt is a form of debt financing specifically geared to

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