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How To Get Funding for Your Startup

Your guide to securing non-dilutive capital in less time

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Securing funding is one of the biggest hurdles for growing startups. Still, finding the right capital solution for your team is essential because of its influence over your path forward. While many startups immediately consider equity financing, debt financing offers a non-dilutive alternative that preserves ownership while providing the capital your startup needs to scale and grow.

So if you’re wondering how to get funding for a startup, you’ll have to consider your business model, goals, and financial strategy to decide which funding approach offers the best opportunities for your team. For startups looking to raise capital, debt financing can be an efficient way to preserve equity and fuel growth. The secret to getting it right? Partnering with the right lenders.

Let’s dive in and take a look at your funding options, why debt is so effective for startups, and how to make meaningful connections with qualified lenders.

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Born out of 5th Line’s industry-leading debt advisory practice, FLEx streamlines 5th Line’s vast network, experience, and expertise into a single platform. Recognizing that some companies don’t require full advisory services but still need connections with qualified lenders, FLEx bridges the gap to help growing companies gain access to over 250 qualified lending sources at no cost.

Our algorithmic matching system uses more than 20 different data points during the analysis and discovery process to pair your company with relevant connections that can meet your unique needs. 

We are dedicated to providing connections without the burden of additional costs and empowering more businesses to achieve their financial goals.

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Patrick Brooker

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There was a strategic alignment between all parties, my job was significantly simplified allowing me to focus more on deal structure.

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Mike Berman

Critical Mention

A tremendous value-add to raising our debt financing in a time we needed it...

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Tosin Adesegha

Pathstream

A real value-add to raising our venture debt financing.

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Gautam Kumar

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Helped us identify lenders, get into the conversation, and complete a debt raise in a historically difficult market.

Financing Solutions

Empower your business with comprehensive financial solutions, expertly crafted to meet all your funding and growth needs.

Growth Capital

Growth Capital

Strengthen your balance sheet to extend runway to break even or the next equity round, fuel sales, and grow overall business development.

Working Capital

Working Capital

Freeing up capital tied up in accounts receivables, inventory, or funding tied to contract fulfillment.

CapEx Financing

CapEx Financing

Financing for capital expenditures including machinery, FF&E, computer & other technology-related hardware.

Acquisition

Acquisition

Eyeing the next stage of growth for your company? You might be considering an acquisition.

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Build your profile on our platform in minutes and our system is able to match you with qualified lending partners quickly in order to move toward an optimal lending solution at no cost to you.

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At Flex, we are committed to protecting your personal information. We only share high-level, essential details with our carefully curated network of lending partners to help you secure the best possible financing options. Rest assured, your full information is never shared without your explicit consent, ensuring that your privacy is always safeguarded.

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