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What VCs Are Thinking in 2025—and What It Means for Founders
Founders looking to raise in this market need to understand what investors are prioritizing—and how they can build financing strategies that reflect this new reality. One of the most overlooked tools in that toolkit? Venture debt.
Scaling in a Market Where Timing is Everything
According to the recent PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor, the median time between venture rounds is increasing, meaning startups need to be more strategic about how they manage capital. For many founders, timing has never been more critical. With IPO markets still...
Successful Exits Powered by Non-Dilutive Capital
In the startup world, “debt” can sound like a four-letter word. Founders are often encouraged to chase equity rounds and avoid debt at all costs. But that thinking overlooks one of the most strategic, founder-friendly tools available: non-dilutive capital in the form...
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ATEL Ventures Finalizes Agreement with Menlo Micro to Help Support Ideal Switch® Demand
ATEL Ventures has finalized its support for Menlo Micro, a pioneering manufacturer of efficient micro-electrical-mechanical switches. This initial round of financing will help accelerate the acquisition of additional manufacturing equipment for Menlo Micro’s facility...
ATEL Leasing Corporation Ranks Among Top 20 Railcar Lessors in North America
ATEL Leasing Corporation has solidified its position as one of the Top 20 railcar lessors in North America, according to Progressive Railroading and the Official Railway Equipment Register. With a fleet serving a diverse range of industries, ATEL plays a critical role...
ATEL Leasing Corporation Provides Equipment Financing to Berkshire Hathaway Subsidiaries
ATEL Leasing Corporation has agreed the lease financing of essential capital equipment for multiple Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner for industry-leading companies. Led by famed investor Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway is...