Venture debt lenders will play a big role in fire sales and startup shutdown this year, experts say | TechCrunchThe wave of startup failures is ongoing, exacerbated by extensive venture debt leading to forced sales or closures.
Exclusive: Peter Thiel-backed venture debt firm Tacora raises new $268.7m fundTacora Capital has raised $268.7 million for its second fund, reflecting demand for flexible, non-leveraged financing for startups.
Amsterdam's LUMICKS gets 20M from EIB - Silicon CanalsLUMICKS secures €20M to enhance its innovative cell avidity platform, impacting drug discovery and immunotherapy research.
Shaping the Future of Startup Funding With a New Hybrid Venture-Credit Model | HackerNoonFounders shift from rapid growth to quick profitability; merging VC with venture lending offers flexibility for startups.