Venture Debt

Extend Your Runway and Accelerated Growth Without Giving Up Equity

You’ve raised capital and are scaling fast but growth eats cash. Venture debt helps you extend runway, fund expansion, or bridge to your next round without further dilution.

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Quick Snapshot

Borrowing Range

£1,000,000 – £20,000,000+

Term

12 – 60 months

Typical APR

9% – 16%

Security

Often includes warrants or light covenants

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What Is Venture Debt?

Venture debt is non-dilutive capital offered to high-growth businesses often alongside or shortly after an equity round. It gives you flexible working capital without giving up more ownership.
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It’s typically structured as a term loan or revolving facility, based on your recent or current raise, growth trajectory, and financial profile. Some lenders may request equity warrants or light covenants.

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Why Choose Venture Debt?

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Extend your runway without additional dilution
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Preserve ownership while accelerating growth
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Fund team, product, or M&A with minimal red tape
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Secure capital faster than most equity processes
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Is it right for me?

Best when you:
Have seasonal or uneven revenue
Need working capital you can control
Want to avoid multiple applications
Think twice if:
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Need a single upfront sum (consider Fixed-Term Loans)
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Can’t confidently manage short-term repayments
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Is Venture Debt Right for Your Startup’s Funding Needs?

Best when you:
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Have raised (or are raising) equity from VC or growth investors
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Need £2m+ for growth milestones, not day-to-day ops
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Can forecast revenue and support repayments
Think twice if:
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Don’t have a clear growth plan or exit strategy
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Need cash for short-term cashflow gaps
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Freqently asked questions

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Do I need VC funding to qualify?

Not always. Some lenders will fund fast-growth businesses with strong traction and a compelling raise underway or just closed.

Will I give up equity?

Not directly. Lenders may ask for small warrant positions. We help you weigh the cost vs benefit.

How long does it take to secure funding?

Expect 3–8 weeks depending on the structure, lender, and deal size.

What documents are required?

Your pitch deck, latest raise terms, cap table, bank statements, and financial model.

Can this improve future raise outcomes?

Yes. Well-structured debt can help you hit milestones and raise at better terms later.

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