Stride Ventures: India's Venture Debt Ecosystem Is Thriving

The video discusses venture debt, a form of lending to growth-stage companies backed by VC investors, highlighting its benefits in reducing dilution for founders. It explores the venture debt market in India, noting significant growth and increased deal volume due to a shortage of equity capital. The mechanics of venture debt, including its self-liquidating nature and use of warrants, are explained. The video also covers future expectations for venture debt in 2023, industry trends, and promising sectors like B2B commerce and EV. Finally, it addresses risks and challenges, particularly for late-stage companies amid a global slowdown.

How has the venture debt landscape evolved in India over the last five years?

What sectors are expected to be exciting from a debt perspective in the coming year?

What risks do late-stage companies face in raising capital?