Accelerate growth with venture debt

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Why raise venture debt?

Venture debt is a loan designed for fast-growing investor-backed startups, providing them with access to non-equity capital with minimal dilution. It's a debt financing solution ideal for venture-backed companies that have raised a Series A or a sizeable seed round of $5M+. It is often secured at the same time or soon after an equity round and is used to extend runway between equity raises.
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Accelerate company growth
Venture debt reduces the average cost of the capital to fund operations when a company is scaling quickly or burning cash.
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Boost cash reserves and flexibility
Venture debt can be used as a cash cushion against operational glitches, fundraising challenges and unforeseen capital needs.
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Extend runway
Venture debt extends cash runway at a fraction of the cost of equity - typically providing several months of additional capital to help achieve milestones.
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Complement an equity round
Raising debt alongside equity fundraising allows for optimal leverage, terms and efficiency and ensures access to capital when you may truly need it.
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Bridge to equity round
Venture debt can help bridge the gap to the next equity round - providing an alternative to an expensive bridge round.
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Minimize equity dilution
Keep more of what you've built: venture debt is generally +95% less dilutive than equity, so you and your team retain more ownership as you grow.

Why startups choose SVB as their venture debt lender

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Unmatched experience and expertise
As a patient lender to the innovation economy for 40+ years, we're one of the largest venture debt providers - supporting thousands of startups across all kinds of niches and market conditions. Our deep experience offers a unique perspective on how venture debt can propel your success. 
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Consultative partner
We are here for you every step of the way, led by a dedicated advisor passionate about supporting you through every stage of your rapid growth. We share your vision and help you see it through, delivering value well beyond the check. 
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Flexible, creative debt solutions
Tailored financing options, including venture debt, are designed to solve your long-term business needs and pinpoint the right amount of funding you may need. See some of our recent transactions.

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If you are a high-growth startup, we can help you determine if and when venture debt may be right for you.