Episode 36: PART 2: Where Does the Money Come From? Corporate Finance 101

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In part 2, we’re wrapping up the question of, “How do I get the capital I need for my business?” Last week was about finding investors and now we’re looking at the different debt options available. Our guest today is an expert in corporate finance and has a background as a corporate banker having successfully completed dozens of mergers and helped many business owners find success.

The Conversation:

• 5:12 - Using debt as an investment: Why to choose equity vs debt.
• 8:48 - What types of debt instruments are available to me?
• 10:14 - Venture debt and mezzanine debt
• 14:47 - Another debt provider: senior secured debt providers.
• 17:02 - What is debt underwriting?
• 19:04 - Cash advance loans.
• 24:13 - Purchase order financing and accounts receivable factoring.
• 30:40 - Notification and non-notification factoring.
• 33:31 - Line of Credit, equipment loans, and commercial real estate mortgages.
• 45:12 - The most efficient cost of capital.

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