Did you know startups have several other funding options besides equity? Really, they do!! In this session Molly Otter of Lighter Capital and David Ehrenberg, Founder and CEO of Early Growth Financial Services, discussed a range of debt funding options available to entrepreneurs and the cost benefits of each. Access the presentation deck for Debt Funding Options. Debt funding is advantageous for growing companies. Not only is it cheaper than raising equity, it also helps you preserve your ownership stake. And when you’re just starting your business, it makes sense to preserve your equity for as long as possible. Capital Structure It’s impossible to talk about debt or any type of funding without mentioning capital structure. One term you’ll hear is capital stack: which refers to both the cost of capital and the associated requirements. Let’s walk through the types of instruments that are likely to be present in your …
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