Build Your Startup's Runway
Debt has a branding problem in startup land.
The big VC raise gets the headline. Non-dilutive capital is often treated like the backup plan.
Founders in mature markets like the US and Europe don’t think that way. They use debt and equity together, choosing different types of capital for different stages of growth.
That thinking hasn’t fully caught on in Australia, where founders already have access to fewer funding sources. The result? Less runway and more ownership given away than necessary.
Join Alex Simmons, Co-Founder and CEO of Kashcade, and Jodie Imam, Co-Founder and CEO of Tractor Ventures, for an honest, practical conversation about building a smarter capital stack.
We’ll unpack:
How founders in mature markets like the US and EU build capital for their start-up
Why equity and non-dilutive capital work together to give you more runway
Is taking on debt actually a red flag for future investors
What are non-dilutive capital options for start-up founders
How to pick the best type of capital for your start-up's needs
Real founder examples, including the funding story behind Eugene Labs
You’ll also get a Capital Stack Cheat Sheet and access to Kashcade's Capital Planning Template to help you understand your runway and plan what comes next.
You don’t need to be raising right now to get value from this. Whether you’re bootstrapped, venture-backed or simply planning ahead, knowing your funding options gives you more choices when the time comes.
Because the best time to understand how you’ll fund your next stage is before you need the money.