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Venture debt: How lenders can evaluate VCs to mitigate risks in sponsor-backed deals

In part 19 of his series on venture debt, Zack Ellison from Applied Real Intelligence shares how to evaluate VC sponsors to mitigate risk and maximize upside.

Peace tech is a multibillion-dollar opportunity hiding in plain sight

While defense tech innovates to protect and deter, peace tech aims to prevent, mitigate or resolve conflict, writes Brian Abrams, founder and managing partner at B Ventures Group.

Venture debt: Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of VC-backed deals

In part 18 of his series on venture debt, Zack Ellison from Applied Real Intelligence shares the strengths and weaknesses of lending to VC-backed early-stage companies.

Venture debt: Key aspects of legal diligence

In part 17 of his series on venture debt, Zack Ellison from Applied Real Intelligence examines the key areas of legal diligence in venture debt and growth credit transactions.

Venture debt: Key lessons learned

In part 16 of his series on venture debt, Zack Ellison from Applied Real Intelligence reflects on key investment lessons he has learned.

Venture debt: Valuation methods, challenges and best practices

In part 15 of his series on venture debt, Zack Ellison from Applied Real Intelligence examines the methodologies and challenges of valuing early-stage companies in venture lending.

Venture debt: Advanced deal sourcing strategies to maximize returns

In Part 14 of his series on venture debt, Zack Ellison from Applied Real Intelligence shares advanced concepts for sourcing high-return venture debt deals.

Venture debt: Mastering the art of sourcing high-quality deals

In part 13 of his series on venture debt, Zack Ellison from Applied Real Intelligence shares fundamental principles for sourcing high-potential venture debt deals.

Venture debt: Top tips on managing a portfolio

In part 12 of his series on venture debt, Zack Ellison from Applied Real Intelligence shares core principles for managing venture debt portfolios focused on high-growth, innovative start-ups.

Venture debt: How to best evaluate leadership teams

In part 11 of his series on venture debt, Zack Ellison from Applied Real Intelligence explores the critical importance of evaluating leadership teams when lending to early-stage, high-growth companies.