#3 The Pros and Cons of Venture Debt

Bunker Labs Presents: A Crash Course in Venture Capital with Paul Capon

You’re listening to “Bunker Labs Presents A Crash Course in Venture Capital with Paul Capon, Managing Partner of LunaCap Ventures. I’m “IRON” Mike Steadman, Member of the Bunker Labs Branding Team and the Executive Producer. In this third episode of the Series, Paul discusses the pros and cons of venture debt, a form of debt financing for venture-backed companies that lack the assets or cash flow for traditional debt financing, or that want greater flexibility. When utilized appropriately, venture debt can reduce dilution, extend a company’s runway, or accelerate its growth with limited cost to the business. If utilized poorly or with unfavorable terms, debt can reduce a company’s flexibility or become an obstacle to future equity raises. By the end of this episode, you'll understand: - The difference between venture capital and venture debt. - The type of companies best suited for the venture debt model - and The right time to seek venture debt. Paul and I hope you enjoy this episode and that it accelerates you on your entrepreneurial journey, and that it accelerates your entrepreneurial journey. CTA: Subscribe to this Series on Itunes, Spotify, or whatever listening service you are using today. We’d greatly appreciate it if you left us a review, and shared this podcast with someone in your network who you feel can benefit from the information. If you want to get plugged into the Bunker Labs ecosystem, visit www.BunkerLabs.org, select a city nearest to you, sign up for the local newsletter, and attend one of our networking. It’s that simple.