Silicon Valley Bank's decline has made many skeptical about Venture Debt, but it may still be a viable option for growth-stage companies with predictable cash flow. While venture debt typically has high interest rates, its advantage lies in not requiring startups to give up equity. Raising money through a bank loan is often easier than raising venture capital. Venture debt is a way to borrow money without tangible assets as collateral, relying instead on intangible assets like future revenue and intellectual property. There are two types of venture debt: early stage, based on VC backers, and late stage, for near-profitable companies seeking growth.

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