Funding Growth Without Dilution: Exploring Venture Debt for Scale-Ups

Summary:

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Many scale-up businesses overlook debt as a funding option, assuming (often rightly) that traditional banks don’t understand or support companies like theirs. Historically, debt financing was only accessible to profitable businesses with significant assets to offer as security.

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However, the landscape has changed. Venture debt is now a viable option for some companies looking to raise capital without dilution or delay an equity round until achieving a higher valuation.

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Join longtime Helm member and founder of Funding Nav, Stephen Sacks, as he breaks down the debt options available to scale-ups—even those without significant profitability or assets. This session will provide clarity on how alternative financing solutions can fuel your next stage of growth.

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Stephen will run through some recent case studies that he has advised on and will also offer attendees feedback on their opportunity to raise debt.

Who should attend?

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✅ Founders exploring non-dilutive funding options

✅ Businesses looking to extend their runway before an equity raise

✅ Entrepreneurs wanting to understand the evolving venture debt market

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