The Motley Fool

JULY 8, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Starting a small business or launching a startup is an adventure filled with excitement and challenges, one of which is securing the necessary funding to turn your big ideas into reality. Securing venture capital means partnering with investors who provide funding in exchange for equity, or shares, in your company.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Image source: Getty Images I have started three different businesses, and all three were funded in three different ways: The first business was my law firm. I funded it with a loan from a friend. I self-funded that one with sales to potential clients, as well as our own funds and resources. It was funded by an investor.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 6, 2024

I know that isn't a great stat to start an article about funding your startup, but it's important to go into business with a clear understanding of the risks. Grants can also be very competitive, with far more applicants than funds to go around. Small business loans Not all debt is bad debt.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Get a loan One of the first places to turn to when looking to fund a business is through a lender. Banks like to see a track record when making a business loan and start-up funding loans are often more difficult to obtain because there is no track record. Crowdfunding is newer and altogether different. So choose wisely.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The debt crowdfunding movement links private lenders with private borrowers, cutting out the middleman of a bank or credit union. P2P platforms are swelling with private investors, and the funds in their bank accounts -- but is lending your savings worth it? What is P2P lending?

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Protect the nest egg One crucial piece of advice: Do not dip into your retirement savings to fund your new venture. Your retirement funds should be considered sacrosanct. You need to consider other funding options like small business loans, crowdfunding, or even partnerships. She embraced a new adventure.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Lendo, a Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-based shariah-compliant debt crowdfunding marketplace, raised SAR 105m ($28m) in Series B funding. The round was led by Sanabil Investments, a wholly-owned company by the Public Investment Fund (“PIF”), with participation from Shorooq Partners, AB Ventures and other investors.

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