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In the middle of a business storm, I found joy and peace just because of a different decision I made
On a Monday afternoon in April, I was sitting in my office, thinking about my business trip to California that I was going to undertake...
kathrinohle
Jun 26, 2015
The number one regret of the dying (and how this is related to financing)
Do you know the number one regret of the dying? Yes, bear with me... this is highly applicable to financing. The answer, as witnessed by...
kathrinohle
Jun 25, 2015
Discover why it's worthwhile considering subordinate financing as an option to conventional debt
Subordinate financing is an investment made in the form of debt. In other words, it’s debt financing with equity characteristics. This...
kathrinohle
Feb 13, 2015
The 3 most striking differences between strategic and financial investors
When fundraising, a crucial decision is around whom to go to for money. Investors can be categorized into two main groups: strategic and...
kathrinohle
Dec 17, 2014
Two pressing financing challenges that earlier-stage technology companies face and their solutions
Picture a young company selling a new but (somewhat) proven technology, with weak financials characteristic of this stage of development....
kathrinohle
Dec 17, 2014
Three clever alternatives to issuing shares when the company's stock price is low
What to do when your company is public and you require additional equity but your company’s share price is too low for your liking? Here...
kathrinohle
Oct 16, 2014
The top 4 benefits of going public (besides access to capital)
As you may recall from my last post on September 18th, the 3 most overlooked and impactful consequences of going public are reflected in...
kathrinohle
Oct 2, 2014
The 3 most overlooked and impactful consequences of going public
I have seen many young companies be so mesmerized by the equity financing solution of going public that they appear not to have...
kathrinohle
Sep 18, 2014
Avoid the 2 massive traps that even experts may struggle with when negotiating preferred shares
As you may recall from my last post on August 25th, the 2 massive traps are: Trap #1: Unfavourable Anti-Dilution Protection Trap #2:...
kathrinohle
Sep 3, 2014
2 massive traps that even experts struggle with when negotiating preferred shares
Trap #1: Unfavourable Anti-Dilution Protection. Often, especially younger companies, requiring additional equity to grow to a stage where...
kathrinohle
Aug 25, 2014
The 4 most common company valuation methods a sophisticated buyer will use
Have you been wondering about the value of your company? Have you been in discussions with a financier about selling (part of) your...
kathrinohle
Aug 25, 2014
The first 3 critical slides of an effective pitch to a financier
It is important that financiers (investors or lenders) understand early on what you are asking of them. Do not wait until the end of your...
kathrinohle
Jul 8, 2014
How to prepare for your next financing interview
Have a clear understanding of the financier’s rationale. What would entice a financier to provide you with the desired funds? Focus your...
kathrinohle
Jun 18, 2014
The financing gap in renewable energy and how to overcome it
In Ontario, we are experiencing a financing gap for renewable energy projects on a daily basis. Projects that require debt of less than...
kathrinohle
May 17, 2011
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