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Loans and Debt Financing,Bank Debt
What are Stock Warrants and Why Lighter Capital Doesn’t Use Them
A stock warrant is an agreement in which a lender has a right to buy equity in the future at a price established when the warrant was issued. But what are the risks? Why do venture lenders require them? Here's everything startup founders need to know.
Loans and Debt Financing,Bank Debt
What Is a Personal Guarantee on a Business Loan and Why We Don’t Require One
As a business owner, it’s important to know what a personal guarantee on a business loan is - and, most importantly, that there are alternative funding options that don’t require one.
What Is the Best Tech Bank for Financing Startups?
There are a variety of tech banks out there that are friendly to SaaS companies, but the banking world still feels relatively hostile to SaaS founders. So, what's a SaaS founder to do? We explore your options.
Loans and Debt Financing,Revenue-Based Financing,Bank Debt
4 Debt Financing Sources for Pre-Venture Capital Backed Startups
There are excellent arguments for seeking debt capital instead of venture funding. In this article, we'll cover the 4 most common sources of debt capital for pre-VC funded startups.
Loans and Debt Financing,Bank Debt
Funding Checklist: Documents for Securing a Traditional SMB Bank Loan
We outline the most common documents banks require for securing a traditional bank loan. Thinking about getting an SMB bank loan? This checklist will help.