In the current economic landscape, characterized by higher interest rates, lower valuations, and considerable dry powder sitting on the sidelines, companies are increasingly turning to a mix of structured equity and debt to raise capital. We’ve seen this recently with notable financing rounds such as Shield AI’s $200 million Series F and Forward Health’s $100 million Series E. These cases illustrate a growing preference for leveraging both equity and debt—a strategy that is likely to gain even more traction in the current challenging conditions. READ MORE