How VCs Are Using Revenue-Based Financing to De-Risk Deals

Episode notes

Episode 94 of The Venture Capital Podcast explores the growing trend of revenue-based financing (RBF) as a deal structure for late-seed and Series A startups in 2026. Lucas and Luna break down how VCs are blending equity with revenue-linked repayment terms to reduce risk for early-stage companies with recurring revenue. They reference recent data showing almost 90 new unicorns minted this year and contrast traditional VC dilution with RBF's flexibility. The hosts discuss real examples from SaaS and fintech, including how RBF can help startups avoid down rounds when market compressions hit. The episode also covers the rise of RBF-specific funds and how platforms like Pipe and Capchase have evolved. A candid listener-supported segment closes the show. #RevenueBasedFinancing #VentureCapital #SaaS #Fintech #StartupFunding #SeriesA #Dilution #Pipe #Capchase #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Unicorns2026 #DealStructuring #RecurringRevenue #DownRound #AlternativeFinance Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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