Venture Debt Archives

Alternative Startup Financing Options Beyond Equity Fundraising

by Cheqly team | August 22, 2025 | Alternative Startup Financing Options

Traditional venture capital and angel investment is highly competitive, favoring founders with big networks or proven track records. Despite growing emphasis on diversity and inclusion, most capital still flows to well-connected entrepreneurs. These types of funding usually require founders to give up a large share of their company and some control over how it’s run. … Continued

How to Minimize the Impact of Equity Dilution: A Founder’s Guide

by Cheqly team | July 18, 2025 | Equity Dilution

Equity dilution is a typical and often unavoidable aspect of a startup’s development. Yet, it is not necessarily the same as a loss of control or value. If the company’s value goes up substantially, the remaining stake can be very valuable, and founders can still have considerable influence—however, it is not guaranteed that they will … Continued

Non-Dilutive Funding: A Guide for B2B SaaS Founders

by Cheqly team | May 26, 2025 | Non Dilutive Funding

Non-dilutive funding gives B2B SaaS founders a way to raise money without giving up equity or control of their company. Unlike traditional venture capital—which often means handing over a piece of your business—non-dilutive options like revenue-based financing, loans, grants, and venture debt let you keep ownership while still getting the cash you need to grow. … Continued

9 SaaS Debt Financing Options: Choose the Right One

by Cheqly team | April 23, 2025 | SaaS Debt Financing Options

In the evolving and advancing world of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), it is important to secure the right funding to sustain long-term growth in the business. As a SaaS founder, you may have usually selected equity financing and may not be aware of other debt financing options. The debt financing method enables SaaS businesses to preserve ownership … Continued

Startup Fundraising: Equity, Venture Debt, or Convertible Notes?

by Cheqly team | March 11, 2025 | Convertible Notes , Equity , Venture Debt

Raising capital is a critical step for startup founders and entrepreneurs who are looking to scale and succeed in their businesses. Founders have multiple financing options, each with distinct benefits and trade-offs. However, three major funding methods are becoming popular in the startup raising capital circle: equity financing, venture debt, and convertible notes. Read on … Continued