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To Infinity and Beyond… Why Venture Debt is a Game-Changer for Space Tech Startups
The challenges facing space tech startups are as vast as the cosmos they seek to explore. From the significant upfront capital required for R&D, manufacturing, and launch infrastructure to the long timelines before revenue generation, these companies operate in one of the most capital-intensive sectors of the startup ecosystem. For founders in space tech, securing funding is not just about keeping the lights on—it’s about ensuring their vision for the future of space exploration, satellite technology, or launch systems can even get off the ground. This is where venture debt plays a critical role.
Scaling Smart: How Startups Are Leveraging Venture Debt for Growth
U.S. venture capital firms invested over $180 billion into high-potential startups in 2024, marking a 27% increase from the previous year. A significant portion of this investment was directed toward sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), clean energy, and life...
Myths and Facts About Venture Debt
Venture debt can be a powerful tool for startups, but myths and misconceptions often hold founders back from considering it. In this article we examine and dispel some of the most common and persistent myths.
10 Good Reasons to Consider Venture Debt
Startup founders are often wary of taking on debt. It can feel like too risky a financial burden, coming as it does with fixed repayment obligations, regardless of business performance. Many founders fear that taking on debt could strain cash flow, limiting their...
Venture Debt Success Stories
For capital-intensive startups in sectors like space tech, biotech and energy, venture debt is an essential part of the financing mix.
Cash-Strapped Startups Face Tough Choices
New analysis from PitchBook reinforces what so many founders already know: Cash is tight. With the notable exception of AI startups, founders in almost every sector are finding it harder and harder to secure venture capital (VC) funding. The tightening of...
Debt as Catalyst: Making Hard Tech Less Hard
By Dean Cash, Chairman and CEO, ATEL Capital Group Since we began providing venture debt 25 years ago, with the creation of ATEL Ventures, it has been our great privilege to witness, meet and partner with countless inspirational individuals, whose talent and tenacity...
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