Venture Debt 101: What Founders Need to Know Before Taking on Debt
Venture Debt 101: What Founders Need to Know Before Taking on Debt takes place on Tue, Oct 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM (PDT) at Third Coast Foundry in San Francisco, CA, and runs until 1:00 PM. Entry is free; the listing is on Luma.
About this event
Rob Helm from Silicon Valley Bank hosts a lunch-and-learn on venture debt for startups. He shares insights on how lenders evaluate tech companies and how debt complements equity financing. Attendees learn about structures, terms, and key considerations before taking on debt.
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Is venture debt right for your startup? Join Rob Helm, Senior Market Manager, Tech Banking at Silicon Valley Bank, for a practical conversation about how venture debt works, when it makes sense, and what founders should consider before taking it on. Rob will share insights from working with technology companies and startups, including how lenders evaluate companies, common structures and terms, and how venture debt can complement—or complicate—an equity financing strategy. Whether you're considering venture debt now or simply want to understand your options for future growth, this lunch-and-learn will give you the knowledge to make a more informed decision.
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Details
- When
- Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · 11:30 AM (PDT) · until 1:00 PM
- Where
- Third Coast Foundry
- Address
- Third Coast Foundry, 625 2nd St Ste 103, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
- Price
- Free
Questions
- When is Venture Debt 101: What Founders Need to Know Before Taking on Debt?
- Tue, Oct 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM PDT.
- How much are tickets for Venture Debt 101: What Founders Need to Know Before Taking on Debt?
- Entry is free.
- Where is Venture Debt 101: What Founders Need to Know Before Taking on Debt?
- Third Coast Foundry, Third Coast Foundry, 625 2nd St Ste 103, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA, San Francisco, CA.
- Where can I buy tickets for Venture Debt 101: What Founders Need to Know Before Taking on Debt?
- Tickets are sold on Luma. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does Venture Debt 101: What Founders Need to Know Before Taking on Debt end?
- It runs until 1:00 PM.
