In the last year, the financial landscape has been somewhat turbulent. From rising inflation and energy prices to the worsening of supply chain disruptions – it’s hard to think of a more volatile time in recent years for international markets.
Strategy and financial liquidity remain important for businesses to make it through these challenging times. Businesses need to plan harder and further ahead, taking advantage of innovation and opportunities wherever they can.
This report – ScaleUps Debt Finance Journey, looks at what is working and needs to be built on, alongside what needs to be done further by the finance ecosystem to foster more scaleup funding and better connections. It analyses the use of different types of finance by scaleups, delves specifically into their working capital usage and needs, and seeks to better understand the interplay between debt and equity funding.
The report provides some clear guidance on actions we can collectively take to shift the understanding and options of funding available. The key recommendations break down to education, proactivity, planning, and a blended approach to finance options.
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