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Venture debt in SEA: The non-dilutive capital that comes with hidden legal strings

Venture debt is an increasingly popular financing tool for growth-stage startups across Southeast Asia. It offers a compelling pitch: non-dilutive capital, potentially faster transaction time and no new board seats and share rights to negotiate.

Venture debt in SEA: The non-dilutive capital that comes with hidden legal strings

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Venture debt is an increasingly popular financing tool for growth-stage startups across Southeast Asia.

Behind the commercial appeal lies a set of legal documents that founders can underestimate.

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Venture debt is an increasingly popular financing tool for growth-stage startups across Southeast Asia. It offers a compelling pitch: non-dilutive capital, potentially faster transaction time and no new board seats and share rights to negotiate. Behind the commercial appeal lies a set of legal documents that founders can underestimate.

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