Navigating Non-Equity Funding – A Founder’s Guide
Description
This founder-focused guide unpacks the growing world of non-equity funding; a set of funding paths that help you fuel your startup’s growth without giving up ownership. In a market where VC dollars often dominate the headlines, this guide shows how debt, grants, and alternative financing can offer founders more control and flexibility and often a better fit for your business model.
What's inside:
1. A plain-English breakdown of what non-equity funding is and why it matters
2. Deep dives into four key funding paths:
- Grants and competitions
- Revenue-based financing
- Loans and credit lines
- Strategic partnerships and corporate programs
3. Real-world examples and tips for finding the right fit
4. Practical advice for founders: when non-equity funding is a better bet, and how to combine it with traditional VC down the road
This resource is for:
- Founders and early-stage teams in Africa are looking for capital but not ready to sell equity.
- Entrepreneurs in sectors like fintech, healthtech, or social impact who might qualify for grants or revenue-based funding.
- Any startup team that wants to explore sustainable, ownership-friendly ways to grow.
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