by Zack Ellison | Nov 1, 2023 | Columns
How to Structure Venture Debt to Maximize Equity Returns In part three of his series on venture debt, Zack Ellison of Applied Real Intelligence explains how to enhance equity upside through smart and creative structuring of deals. In part 1 of this series on venture...
by Zack Ellison | Oct 1, 2023 | Columns
Demystifying Venture Debt Deal Structures Zack Ellison of Applied Real Intelligence demystifies the intricate world of venture debt deal structures. In Part 1 of this series on venture debt, I explained how these types of loans give institutional investors access to...
by Zack Ellison | Sep 5, 2023 | Columns
Venture Debt: A Lucrative Path for Institutional Investors Compounded at 15% per year, an investment in venture debt over 10 years produces a 4x on invested capital, writes Zack Ellison of Applied Real Intelligence. Venture equity is the primary asset class private...
by Zack Ellison | Apr 19, 2023 | Columns
Where Is Your Startup in Its Funding Lifecycle? Founders can find funding easier if they understand which types to seek as their company grows. Without adequate capital, a startup is doomed to fail. In fact, a recent study by CB Insights found that the most common...
by Zack Ellison | Jan 16, 2023 | Columns
Get Ready to Raise Venture Debt A conservative business plan and a marketing deck help. Most founders are familiar with venture capital — that is, equity financing. Mention venture debt and you might get a blank stare or two. What Is Venture Debt? Venture debt...
by Zack Ellison | Nov 24, 2022 | Columns
What Is Venture Debt? How Can It Support Diverse Founders? This alternative to equity financing lets founders hang on to a bigger portion of their companies as they grow. Venture debt in its current form has been around for more than 20 years, but few startups and...
