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This is just one reason to consider venture debt. See more here: https://lnkd.in/gZUeXrBj

Isar Aerospace continues to lead the way in accessible and sustainable space transportation, securing a €15 million contract from the European Space Agency - ESA. We’re proud to support Isar Aerospace’s journey as the company redefines the future of satellite launches with efficiency and reliability at the forefront. https://lnkd.in/ew_ePKXE

Venture debt enables startups to continue to grow at their planned pace without sacrificing longer-term goals due to cash constraints. See our 10 good reasons for considering venture debt, here: https://lnkd.in/gZUeXrBj

Confidence is everything. https://lnkd.in/gZUeXrBj

Ann Arbor, MI, is the latest city to get driverless robotaxis operated by May Mobility. We are a proud supporter of May Mobility and its mission to improve the efficiency and safety of road transit. https://lnkd.in/g9ci24Mp

This feature in The Seattle Times is a great exploration of how Stoke Space is reinventing the space industry with fully, rapidly reusable rockets. 🚀 We are proud to be a supporter of Stoke Space, and an enabler of this and other firms with the vision and ambition to go beyond what is thought possible. https://lnkd.in/eEfTekbj

Equity dilution is a key consideration for startup founders. With venture debt, founders can retain larger ownership stakes for future equity rounds, when valuations are likely to be higher. Find out more about the strategic use of venture debt: https://lnkd.in/gZUeXrBj

A helpful summary from Sifted of the latest Atomico State of European Tech report. One headline? A record year for venture debt. "In the first three quarters of 2024, European startups raised $4.7bn in venture debt, equal to 14% of the total share of VC funding — the highest figure on record." There is much to digest here, but in a challenging funding environment it is encouraging to see the value of venture debt and its role in the financial stack being recognized. Read the whole article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gdZ6-72J

New data from PitchBook highlights the growing role of non-bank lenders in venture debt and private credit, reflecting a shift in how startups are financing growth. As traditional funding tightens, venture debt has become a key tool for extending runway and scaling without diluting equity. At ATEL Ventures, Inc., we see this trend as a testament to the resilience of startups and the strategic importance of flexible, non-dilutive financing. Venture debt is no longer just complementary—it’s becoming essential. https://lnkd.in/g3rPVE-z

May Mobility’s partnership with Lyft marks another important milestone in the evolution of autonomous transportation. By joining forces with Lyft and Mobileye, May Mobility is bringing autonomous vehicles directly to the rideshare experience, moving us one step closer to a future of smarter, safer, and more efficient urban mobility. We’re proud to support May Mobility as the company redefines what’s possible in transportation, integrating autonomous technology into everyday life. https://lnkd.in/dX2TrtFn