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How to tell if your company has the right level of tech debt

By Espresso Capital | August 31, 2021

Tech debt refers to the cost of redeveloping existing products and code that would otherwise not be able to scale or evolve over time to meet shifting consumer needs. And while the concept has been around for years, for most of that time, tech debt was primarily the concern of product and engineering teams. In this guest post from Espresso Capital learn to measure tech debt and understand why it matters.

Not all growth is equal: Why growth efficiency matters to venture lenders

By Espresso Capital | July 6, 2021

Venture debt is a specialized form of corporate credit that differs from traditional corporate lending in a number of important ways. While traditional credit is typically backed by assets or cash flow generated by a business, venture debt is used by fast-growing companies that are consuming — rather than producing — cash to support their […]

4 Tips To Help You Hire More A-Players

By Espresso Capital | May 25, 2021

Hiring top talent is one of the most important things you can do to help make your business successful. High-performing talent brings experience and business acumen to the table. They’re also willing to go above and beyond to succeed in their position.

Is Your Customer Success Team Tracking These 7 Metrics

By Espresso Capital | May 10, 2021

Having happy customers is critical for the success of any business, and SaaS companies are no exception. In fact, attracting, retaining, and establishing profitable long-term relationships with customers is even more important for SaaS companies because it’s the key to the recurring revenue model they’re built around.

Not All Growth is Equal: Why Growth Matters To Venture Lenders

By Espresso Capital | March 30, 2021

Venture debt is a specialized form of corporate credit that differs from traditional corporate lending in a number of important ways. While traditional credit is typically backed by assets or cash flow generated by a business, venture debt is used by fast-growing companies that are consuming — rather than producing — cash to support their […]

The Importance of Financial Forecasting in Times of Uncertainty

By Espresso Capital | February 2, 2021

Many founders and CEOs have seen their business plans upended by COVID-19. That’s because very few contingency plans accounted for the scale and nature of the disruption we’re all experiencing. In fact, even many of the largest and best managed public companies withdrew their guidance as the full impact of the pandemic became clear. The […]

How To Approach Financial Forecasting In Times Of Uncertainty

By Espresso Capital | November 17, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the broader economy have created unprecedented uncertainty for management teams and investors, while rendering many existing business plans irrelevant. This uncertainty has made it much more difficult for most businesses to accurately forecast growth, operating metrics, and liquidity. To better prepare for the future, and any challenges and […]

Funding in an Uncertain Market: Using Venture Debt to Bridge the Gap

By Espresso Capital | October 23, 2020

While a handful of tech companies like Zoom and Shopify are enjoying massive gains as a result of COVID-19, that’s obviously not the case for most. Weaker demand, slower sales cycles, and customer insistence on pricing concessions and payment deferrals have conspired to cloud the outlook for many tech companies’ growth. Compounding these challenges, a […]

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