Venture Debt Financing Options: Equipment

May be appropriate for a company looking to monetize specific capital equipment purchases. Advances for capital expenditures and fixed assets (lab and manufacturing equipment, office furniture, computers), which can include a percentage of soft costs (software, leasehold and tenant improvements, engineering, and other unconventional assets). This is a typically cheaper debt tool which provides the most financial flexibility. It is generally done with a specific asset lien structure over a 3- to 5-year term.