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Venture Debt
Definition
A loan offered to venture-backed startups, used alongside equity funding to extend cash without giving away more ownership.
Why it matters
Venture debt can stretch your runway with less dilution, but it must be repaid and adds financial risk.
Example
After a Series A, a founder takes £1m in venture debt to extend runway without selling more shares.
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