214: The Rise and Growth Of Venture Debt In The Investing Landscape
The Bid28 Mar 2025

214: The Rise and Growth Of Venture Debt In The Investing Landscape

When people think of how early-stage companies finance their initial growth, venture capital and private equity are often the first things that come to mind, but growth and venture debt have become increasingly prominent in the financial landscape, especially in the wake of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Ross Ahlgren, a portfolio manager in the growth debt team at BlackRock, joins Oscar to help us understand the current themes driving growth and venture debt opportunities, how his team identifies and evaluates emerging trends, and the role of relationships and local presence shaping the future of this market.

Go back and listen to episode 120 "Why Are These Events Different to 2008?" where we break down what happened at Silicon Valley Bank in 2023.

00:00 Introduction to Venture and Growth Debt

01:31 Understanding Venture and Growth Debt

02:45 The Role of Venture Debt in Company Expansion

04:28 Misconceptions and Risk-Reward in Venture Debt

07:13 Impact of Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

13:32 Regional Differences in Venture Debt

15:01 Investment Opportunities and Risks

18:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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