Speaking Engagement

Leveraging Debt Financing: Beyond Equity for Growth

September 10, 2024

Foley Hoag partner Jennifer Audeh will join Startup Week Boston for a discussion on "Leveraging Debt Financing."

Debt financing can offer startups a strategic advantage by allowing them to maintain ownership control and avoid dilution of equity, making it a preferred option in certain scenarios. To navigate the complexities of debt financing effectively, startups must identify the most suitable debt instruments for their respective growth stages. This discussion will look at:
  • When debt financing is more advantageous than equity financing
  • The types of debt instruments that are most suitable for startups at different growth stages
  • How to prepare for debt financing
  • The challenges and risks associated with debt financing, and how can they be mitigated