How Lenders Evaluate Startup Risk in Venture Debt
Raising venture debt has emerged as an increasingly significant funding method for startups in the US, reaching a record $62.4 billion in 2025, up from $61 billion in 2024, amid economic shifts such as higher interest rates following the 2024 venture capital downturn, despite venture capital rebounding to $339.4 billion. Founders use it to access … Continued