Venture Debt Archives

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

Venture Debt for SaaS: How It Works at Every Phase

by Cheqly team | January 13, 2025 | Venture Debt

By analyzing the way venture debt plays out at different levels of the SaaS business, it becomes possible to understand non-dilutive funding solutions. Whether you are a startup founder or co-founder looking for ways to invest in funding for the SaaS business’s venture debt, it can be powerful enough to grow without diluting equity. Venture … Continued

Warrants, Covenants & Guarantees: Understanding Loan Terms

by Cheqly team | November 21, 2024 | Loan Terms , Venture Debt

Let’s discuss what these loan terms mean for your business and why you included them in the planning. Why Loan Terms Are Essential? One of the most flexible, founder-empowering forms of SaaS funding available on the market is venture debt financing. Despite the availability of several other alternatives, the debt financing model remains the best … Continued

7 Key Mistakes to Avoid When Seeking Venture Debt

by Cheqly team | September 13, 2024 | Venture Debt

The analysis of the sources and uses of funds is an important element of every enterprise’s plan. When it comes to organizing finances, everything will be clear, starting with budget management and including cash flow forecasts. However, the task is rather versatile, and plenty of small business owners experience difficulties in performing it. Before that, … Continued

How to Qualify for Venture Debt: Understanding Eligibility and Requirements

by Cheqly team | August 16, 2024 | Venture Debt

Securing venture debt can be a strategic step for early-stage companies that want to grow but don’t want their equity diluted. However, understanding eligibility and requirements is crucial for success. In this guide, we dissect the usual set of qualifying standards and the strict requirements of most lenders. Note that these are the “hard and … Continued