How to Get a VC Partner (Without Giving Up Equity)

How to Get a VC Partner (Without Giving Up Equity). What if you could get the strategic benefits of a top-tier VC partner—access to their network, help with expansion, and introductions to future investors—all without giving up equity in your startup? That's the power of venture debt. In this deep dive, Paul Ong of Innoven Capital explains how this funding model works, who it's for, and how his firm acts as a true VC partner to their portfolio companies. Learn how this alternative funding method can help you avoid dilution while gaining a powerful ally for growth. Check out the company: https://innovencapital.com

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🕒 CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Third Option for Startup Funding

02:30 - A Newfound Respect for the Founder's Grind

03:52 - What is Venture Debt?

05:45 - A Lender That Acts Like a VC Partner

07:53 - Are VCs and Venture Lenders Competitors?

09:04 - What Venture Lenders Look For in a Startup

11:35 - The Value-Add: Gaining Access to a Powerful Ecosystem

15:12 - De-Leveraging: How Venture Debt is Repaid

16:31 - How to Justify Debt to Your Equity Investors

20:42 - Why Every Founder Needs to Understand Credit

23:26 - The Responsibility of Being a Good Partner

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