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What is Venture Debt?

Definition

Venture Debt

Venture Debt is a type of debt financing provided to venture-backed startups, designed to extend runway between equity rounds without causing additional dilution.

Detailed Deep Dive

Venture Debt is a type of debt financing provided to venture-backed startups, designed to extend runway between equity rounds without causing additional dilution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Who is eligible for venture debt?

Usually startups that have recently raised a priced equity round from institutional venture capital firms.

Q:Does venture debt require collateral?

It is typically secured against the company's assets and patents, and often includes warrants to purchase equity.

Quick Facts

  • CategoryFunding
  • Key ApplicationRunway extension alongside equity funding

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