Securing Alternative Funding for High-Growth Companies

March 26, 2026
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Watch the panel discussion that’s changing the way founders think about funding. Equity isn’t your only option. Debt can be smart, non-dilutive, and help you scale sustainably.

Alternative funding options such as acquisition financing, working capital facilities and corporate loans are becoming increasingly popular among growth-stage businesses due to their non-dilutive nature.

According to recent industry data, over 30% of late-stage startups now incorporate some form of debt into their capital stack. Yet, many founders and executives remain unsure about when and how to use it effectively.

You’ll walk away with:

• A clearer understanding of when to consider debt over equity

• Insights into the debt funding process, from sourcing to structuring

• Strategies to manage debt as a long-term capital solution

• A refined view of the risks and rewards associated with alternative funding

Moderator

Freshta Mayar – Managing Director – Neu Capital

Panel Speakers

Alan Hunter – CEO/ Founder – National Renewable Network

James Bowe – CEO/ Co-Founder – OwnHome

Travis Miller – CEO / Co-Founder – iPartners

Jason Watts – Managing Director – Neu Capital

Click below to start the session.


So what’s in store for 2025?

Will the record inflows into credit, both directly and via CIO allocations, continue?Will credit spreads continue to rally?

What will a change in the US Presidency bring (that hasn’t already been priced in)?Can the consumer and SMEs keep hanging tough?

Will the lift in bank and fund manager share prices in 2024 spill over into non-bank lender valuations, or will their share prices remain subdued?

Will we see a major market wobble, and if we do, what will be the catalyst and where will the casualties occur?

We have some views on all of these so please reach out if you’d like to discuss our thoughts on why the rally in credit spreads probably has further to run.