27
Oct
Debt financing can extend runway without diluting ownership. This guide explains the main instruments, lender expectations, how to apply, and how debt fits alongside grants and equity. If your business is planning pilots, tooling or scale-up, debt financing can provide non-dilutive capital to complement grants and equity. Used well, it smooths cash flow, preserves control and helps you reach milestones that unlock the next round at stronger valuations. What is debt financing? Debt financing is funding you repay over time, with interest and agreed covenants. It includes term loans, revolving credit, asset backed facilities, venture debt and revenue based finance.…
