David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Part of the magic of revenue-based financing is how historical performance and strong, achievable financial projections are ultimately the backbone of how RBI/RBF investment decisions are made.” That said, nothing is cost-free. More complex cost of capital calculation. Flexible VC can allow Impact VCs to thread this needle.”.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

How should I finance my new venture? It’s a deceptively simple question:  what is the optimal way to finance a new startup? The overarching idea, of course, is to reduce the cost of capital while maintaining appropriate flexibility for the venture.  2]   Aligning interests in structure: cost and risk.

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

Since 2017 we’ve managed $3 million in revenue-based financing, which helps cash-strapped technology companies grow. Repaid 12-36 months with ability to prepay at reduced cost. According to John Borchers, Co-founder, Decathlon is the largest revenue-based financing investor in the US. “ You qualify if you have $5k+ MRR.

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Berkonomics

JULY 16, 2020

Venture or angel-financed companies with plenty of working capital sometimes are immune to this working capital need for some time into their growth, but at some point, it will become clear that the cheapest form of finance is not equity in a growing enterprise. Read the loan covenants carefully. It may not be equity.

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Up and Running

APRIL 2, 2015

I was really disappointed when I needed my company’s first commercial bank loan to finance receivables of more than $1 million—from well-known distributors no less—and we ended up having to sign a lien on our family home to get the loan. Well, the bank is going to want a lot before they give it to you. Do you find this daunting?

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

For startups and high-growth businesses, as you scale and encounter new milestones and obstacles, you will be faced with the question of how to finance and plan for that growth. Luckily for founders, the ways in which you can finance your startup are varied based on your business model, your preference, your goals, and timeline, and so on.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 19, 2019

Therefore, you need to, first of all, familiarize yourself with such terms as default, loan-to-value ratio, financial covenants, balloon payment, and personal guarantee among many others. It gives businesses a chance to attract finances with the support of micro-lenders. Refinance the Debt into a Low-Cost Loan.

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