Venture Lending

Hercules reports record $2.7bn originations in H1

Amid general decline in originations, tech lender’s CEO credits firm’s relationships, discipline and support for its growth borrowers.

War’s disruption does not cure contract breach: Wasel & Wasel

The law firm has cited a Dubai case that arose out of Sudanese civil war that may assist financiers of projects around the wartime Persian Gulf today.

PDI Awards 2025: Last week to submit your entries!

Entries for the PDI Awards close on 14 November.

Venture lenders see opportunity in later stages

Venture debt is positioning itself as an alternative to equity rounds and IPOs, as borrowers seek flexible, non-dilutive capital.

Brookfield-backed Pinegrove launches $800m venture debt fund

Pinegrove Capital Partners was formed via a partnership with Sequoia Heritage in 2023.

How to unlock the potential of ARR

Deals based on annual recurring revenues offer a way for lenders to tap into the early-stage growth market. Devon Martineaux and Andrew Miller of Valuation Research Corporation offer insights into how ARR deals work.

Viola Credit and Cadma Capital Partners form $500m ABF partnership

The joint venture plans to lend to sponsor-backed tech companies in the lending space.

Appeals court: Syndicated loans are not securities

Even the possibility of a victory by the bankruptcy trustee struck fear in the hearts of market participants. The victory has gone to the defendant, JPMorgan.

The pause that refreshes and venture debt

Although Silicon Valley Bank is still doing deals, a number of players are maneuvering to fill the chasm its implosion created.