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What is the Right Burn Rate at a Startup Company?

Both Sides of the Table

We’re going to start aggressively spend money on marketing our product. We want a strong balance sheet (um, ok. but that’s our firm’s money on your balance sheet. if you have a good use for it and we’re excited about your company – fine. Think DropBox, Airbnb, Uber, Maker Studios.

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Venture Debt 101

Up and Running

You’re essentially opening up your “financial kimono” to a new entity, which might be viewed as a negative to many growing businesses (think monthly income statements, balance sheets and compliance certificates, annual tax returns, collateral audits, and more). See Also: 35 Great Ways to Fund A Small Business.