Beyond Capital Ventures is a pioneer in the field of debt financing for startups in India and Africa. The concept of credit is nothing new, but for startups in emerging markets, it’s been often out of reach as banking systems are too risk averse. With its debt opportunities fund, BCV is supporting startups and extending their opportunities for growth. Learn more about this compelling category with our hosts Eva Yazhari and Nicholas Java.
- Nicholas shares the Data of the Day, thought-provoking figures about startup debt financing in India and Africa (1:28)
- Why startups need a combination of debt and equity, especially as they mature (3:32)
- Eva explains how debt is typically structured and why debt is always higher in the capital stack (6:29)
- Long-term relationships with our portcos and their founders as the backbone of BCV’s approach to debt financing (12:15)
- BCV’s noteworthy agility in financing quickly and securely (13:30)
- Eva shares the journey of portco Kasha, which received funding for a specific company goal to expand its margins (14:54)
- The risks — and potential rewards — of revenue-based financing (16:12)
- How regulatory core capital requirements plays an important role in warrant coverage (19:08)
- TL;DR: Get creative with your debt! (20:19)
What is The BCV Podcast?
Welcome to the BCV podcast brought to you by Beyond Capital Ventures in our Purpose driven World leadership and the way we invest are more crucial than ever. Stakeholders are demanding the integration of values into every aspect of business, and leaders are driving the way forward. We are here to bring you the stories of a venture capital firm focused on more than money and to inspire you to think differently about what investments can achieve.