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David Spreng, Founder of Runway Growth Capital, discusses the venture debt market post SVB collapse. Exploring impact on interest rates, profitability, and funding paths. Highlighting advantages of debt over equity for companies seeking capital.
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- Venture debt preserves startup equity, offering a financing option without relinquishing ownership.
- Regulatory oversight is influencing lenders to be cautious in financing pre-profit startups, leading non-bank lenders to fill the gap.
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Venture Debt and Its Role in Financing Startups
Venture debt, offered to startups without profits, allows them to keep existing equity intact. Unlike venture capital, it doesn't involve giving up a share of the company. David Spring, CEO of Runway Growth Capital, highlights the benefits of debt financing for late-stage companies. He emphasizes how debt can be a valuable solution without requiring additional equity, especially in current market conditions.
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