Deep tech founders looking to raise capital, check out the latest episode of #DeepTechCatalyst. I chatted with Nicola Marchese, MD about dilutive vs. non-dilutive funding, SAFE notes vs. convertible notes, bridge rounds, when to consider venture debt, and more. Hope it's helpful!
𝗗𝗶𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘃𝘀. 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗗𝗶𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 The 48th episode of #DeepTechCatalyst is out! #Founders must learn to weigh the trade-offs between dilutive #funding, which involves giving up equity, and non-dilutive funding, which allows them to secure #capital without sacrificing ownership. 🧠 In this context, some good questions can be: • What exactly is the distinction between dilutive and non-dilutive funding? • What options and strategies do founders have in the early stages to exploit these opportunities efficiently? • What are bridge funding rounds, and what might be the best funding strategies to approach them? Let’s explore this exciting topic with Dave Anderson, Founding General Partner at Beat Ventures! Key Themes Covered: 🍰 Key Differences Between Dilutive and Non-Dilutive Funding 📝 SAFE Notes vs. Convertible Notes 🚀 SAFE Notes and Dilution: A Simulated Scenario for Early-Stage Startups 🌉 Bridge Funding Rounds for Deep-Tech Startups 💰 When to Consider Venture Debt 🎥 Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/dcEKtGSQ #Fundraising #DeepTech #VentureCapital #SAFENotes #ConvertibleNotes #startup #startups #grants #vcs #techtransfer #hardtech #industry #technology #entrepreneurship #phd #science #vcs #investing
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4moThanks so much, Dave Anderson! I enjoyed our conversation, and I'm sure Deep Tech founders will find our episode incredibly useful!