Venture debt has risen to be a key financing tool, complementing the likes of venture capital (VC), private equity (PE), and other similar asset classes by extending non-dilutive capital, allowing startups to leverage funds for diversified growth, according to a report released today by Stride Ventures in collaboration with management consultant firm Kearney, titled the 'The Global Venture Debt Report 2025'.

Venture debt deals with credit-based financing products that apply specifically to PE-VC backed early-stage startups, growth stage, or even late-stage in their trajectory. READ MORE