Pershing Ventures

Your next big venture begins with the right partner. Begin your journey toward growth and opportunity with our?Initial Due Diligence Survey. Completing this is the first step in partnering with us to achieve your business goals. ?? ?Click here:?https://bit.ly/40lYzzZ Kickstart your journey?with us. #PershingVentures #DueDiligence #BusinessGrowth

Considering multiple debt sources to fuel your business growth? Our latest article explores the advantages, risks, and scenarios where this strategy makes sense. Gain insights into how leveraging diverse funding options can impact your financial health and growth trajectory.

VCs should stop doing bridge rounds using SAFEs or Convertible Notes. They are almost universally a waste of money. Here's a little data to back up the conclusion: ? We looked at thousands of companies that raised a Series A round from 2019-2021. ?? ? We then focused in on those companies that raised an extension/bridge of some kind in that group. There were 1,743 companies that raised at least some bridge capital. ?? ? We split the bridged startups into groups based on the kind of bridge they raised: a priced round bridge or a "convertible" bridge (convertible here covers both Convertible Notes and SAFEs). ?????????????? Companies that needed a priced bridge after their Series A got to Series B 30% of the time. Companies that raised a convertible bridge after their Series A got to Series B 3% of the time. 10x less success! ?????? (???????? ??????????????????????) ? It might be that the companies raising SAFEs or Notes after Series A are doing so because that's the only thing they have available (and therefore are less likely to be good companies). ?? ? It might be that because SAFE or Notes don't assign a specific valuation, they are being used in situations when the parties want to avoid a down round. ?? ? Might be that convertibles are used by less sophisticated investors? Not sure about this one. This is not a fun subject. Obviously if a company is needing to raise a bridge then things are probably not going to plan. A lack of bridge implies tough choices for founders, investors, and employees. But these convertible extensions just aren't working. #startups #fundraising #convertiblenote #bridgeround #founders ?

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We’re joining industry leaders at the Venture Debt Conference to explore how innovative financing is shaping the future of high-growth businesses. From alternative funding strategies to navigating capital markets, we’re ready to connect and collaborate. ?? See you in New York on April 10! David Weiss Tor Trivers Todd Davock Kristina Khlopunova

Navigating the world of business financing can be daunting. In this article, we dive into the essentials every founder needs to know about debt and equity financing. Understand the benefits, risks, and strategic implications to make the best choice for your company's growth and future.?

Many commercial lenders recognize they need automation to manage loans more efficiently but hesitate - worried about time, costs, and the complexity of implementation. But what happens when the benefits far outweigh the effort? Pershing Ventures' Chief Investment Officer, Tor Trivers, experienced this firsthand. With Hypercore’s platform, his team moved from manual loan management to automation, refocusing on efficiency and growth. The right platform doesn’t just improve workflows—it transforms the way teams operate. Thank you, Tor, for sharing this insight! Read more about Pershing Ventures' journey to scaling their operations with the right technology here: https://lnkd.in/dkMzmm4F #PrivateCredit #LendingTechnology #Automation

At Pershing Ventures, we provide non-dilutive growth capital to revenue positive early-stage ventures and SMEs. If you are looking for growth capital to supercharge your revenue trajectory and meet all of the following basic qualifications: (1) Are incorporated in the US, England, Australia; (2) Prior financial year revenue of US$250k and/or current financial year MRR of US$25k; and (3) Utilize Quickbooks Online, Xero or MYOB as your accounting software ...then please reach out to us at Pershing Ventures or through our website at www.pershingventures.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Funding 101: The Answers You Need, Simplified. Securing funding doesn’t have to be a mystery. From common mistakes to smart alternatives, we’re breaking it down—fast. ?? https://lnkd.in/g2FJ3EH6

Founders, don’t overprice your pre-seed! Setting a high valuation too early might seem tempting, but it can backfire, making fundraising harder and creating challenges for future rounds. Here’s a smarter approach: ?? Break it into two rounds: 1?? Start with a smaller pre-seed round at a fair valuation to gain traction and prove growth. 2?? Raise a larger seed round later, supported by real progress and results. Why is this strategy smarter? ? Easier to close both rounds: Investors want to see tangible progress, not just big promises. ? Avoid valuation traps: A high early valuation could hurt future rounds and limit flexibility. ? Smart dilution management: Manage equity impact while increasing your chances of success. Fundraising is a full-time job—don’t waste months stuck in an overvalued round. At Equisy, we help founders structure the right fundraising plan, connect with the right investors, and manage cap tables and dilution wisely. Planning your next raise? Let’s chat! #Equisy #Funding #Fundraising #Startupecosystem #Startup #Investment #Investmentreadiness #Valuation #Captable #Metrics #Dataroom #Venturecapital #Investor #Entrepreneur #Scenariomodeling #Pitchdeck