<ul><li>Founders, executive teams and investors are looking further afield at additional capital sources including venture debt, R&D loans and revenue-based financing.</li><li>The days of easily securing large equity rounds are behind us, at least for now.</li><li>Venture debt is essentially a loan provided to venture-backed or venture-backable companies.</li><li>It’s a solution that can work alongside equity funding and is particularly valuable for founders who are sensitive to dilution.</li><li>Mighty Partners provides flexible venture debt funding that typically equates to around 23% of the equity funds committed.</li><li>An unfortunate reality, however, is that equity is essential in those early stages.</li><li>This is where venture debt can deliver serious strategic value.</li><li>Don’t jump at the first funding option that appears.</li><li>The real winners are those who still own their business and have been able to manage growing their business with minimal dilution.</li><li>For early-stage startups, equity might be the key that unlocks your initial success.</li></ul>

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