When taking in a capital partner, people tend to focus most on the amount of money the partner is investing into the company and the valuation. While these are both important things to consider, there are many other things a company should ask potential capital partners. Ask your potential investors these five questions How involved […]
Whether your company generates $500,000 in revenue or $500 million, the common goal for most executives and business owners is growth. When people think about growing their company, they often assume that bringing in financial partners—whether through venture capital or private equity—is the only option. However, the idea of giving away equity and losing some […]
When the shareholders or executives of a company decide it is time for the company to exit, they have two options: sell their company or go public. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. While there is no one solution that works best for every company and situation, this post will help you decide which is best for you.
Bridge financing is generally a short-term debt financing that provides capital to a company to enable it to consummate another transaction, e.g., a terminal event, and is generally repaid from the proceeds of such transaction. For example, if a company is closing a large funding in 90 days, it may require a smaller short term […]
We often speak to companies that are earlier stage, and they ask us, are we too small for funding? The reality is that there are very few companies that are too small for funding. We’ve made a strong effort over the years to get to know a variety of different types of capital sources, so […]
For small and medium-sized companies, maintaining healthy cash flow is crucial for sustaining growth and managing day-to-day operations. However, unpaid invoices often tie up critical working capital, creating financial bottlenecks that can slow business growth or even threaten its survival. This is where accounts receivable financing can play a pivotal role. Accounts receivable financing is […]
Finding the right financing structure for an acquisition can sometimes be the most difficult part of the process. When structured correctly, a transaction will provide right amount of liquidity to the acquiree, without hindering the acquiror’s potential for future success and growth. When contemplating mergers or acquisitions, whether buy-side or sell-side, it is important to […]
The Myth For many years, the dream of receiving financing from a venture capital firm, whether from Silicon Valley, New York, or elsewhere, has captivated entrepreneurs and has been one of their central focuses. The image of plentiful venture capital readily available to creative entrepreneurs has been cultivated by the industry itself, as well as […]
Perhaps the most important aspect of any corporate transaction, whether a private offering of securities, a public offering, a merger or acquisition or otherwise, is what is known as “due diligence”. “Diligence is the mother of good fortune.” – Benjamin Disraeli The Basics of Due Diligence Due diligence requires the review of all material documents […]