SDForum Venture Finance Event: Venture Debt - Market Update March 18, 2009

Venture Debt - Market Update: What is it, How does it work, What are the issues

The startup community is looking at all possible ways to extend their runways in these tough times - and venture debt is one of the standard approaches to doing this, but at what cost? During this discussion, we will touch upon some of these issues, including:

-Structure: What are the typical deal structures and terms for this type of transaction? Loan and Warrants? What are norms for the terms?

-Process: How long does it take, what are the business issues to consider when looking at venture debt?

-Downsides: What are the negatives with venture debt?

-Marketplace: Who is providing this service and what the are differentiating factors?

Presenters:
Albert Martinez, Silicon Valley Bank

Dan Holman, Investment Senior Associate

Moderator: Tom Cervantez, Partner - Davis Wright Tremaine LLP.

NEW Opportunity! Sign-up now to meet with an Early-Stage Venture Lawyer

Prior to the event from 4:30 till 6:00PM, our host sponsor DLA Piper have offered to have an early-stage venture lawyer available to answer any general legal questions you may have regarding your proposed business.

For SDForum members $20.00; Non-Members $30.00.

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