How to Get a VC Partner (Without Giving Up Equity). What if you could get the strategic benefits of a top-tier VC partner—access to their network, help with expansion, and introductions to future investors—all without giving up equity in your startup? That's the power of venture debt. In this deep dive, Paul Ong of Innoven Capital explains how this funding model works, who it's for, and how his firm acts as a true VC partner to their portfolio companies. Learn how this alternative funding method can help you avoid dilution while gaining a powerful ally for growth. Check out the company: https://innovencapital.com
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - The Third Option for Startup Funding
02:30 - A Newfound Respect for the Founder's Grind
03:52 - What is Venture Debt?
05:45 - A Lender That Acts Like a VC Partner
07:53 - Are VCs and Venture Lenders Competitors?
09:04 - What Venture Lenders Look For in a Startup
11:35 - The Value-Add: Gaining Access to a Powerful Ecosystem
15:12 - De-Leveraging: How Venture Debt is Repaid
16:31 - How to Justify Debt to Your Equity Investors
20:42 - Why Every Founder Needs to Understand Credit
23:26 - The Responsibility of Being a Good Partner
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