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
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About the speakers
Alan Hunter
Alan Hunter, CEO and Founder of NRN, is a leader in Australia’s renewable energy landscape. With a rich background in start-ups, including co-founding Splend, a car rental service for Uber drivers, Alan has always been driven to balance profitability with societal impact.
His venture into renewable energy over three years ago has led to the creation of NRN, a pioneering company dedicated to democratising access to rooftop solar and home batteries for all Australians. Alan’s approach challenges the status quo, advocating for industry-led decentralisation of energy resources.
At NRN, Alan leads a movement towards accessible, affordable renewable energy, envisioning a sustainable, greener future where clean energy and more affordable energy bills are a standard part of everyday life for all Australians.
James Bowe
James Bowe is CEO and Co-Founder of OwnHome, a company supporting aspiring homeowners to overcome the deposit hurdle. OwnHome is backed by CBA, NAB and Square Peg Capital.
Before co-founding OwnHome, James worked in the Growth and Venture Capital space at Bain & Company for over 7 years in San Francisco, London and Sydney.
Travis Miller
Travis Miller is CEO and Co-Founder of iPartners, one of Australia’s leading alternative asset marketplaces. Travis has over 15 years of experience in banking across nontraditional business classes, including at Deutsche Bank, UBS, and ANZ Bank.
iPartners, with approximately $5B in funds under management, provides wholesale investors with direct access to a diversified range of alternative investments across a range of asset classes.
Freshta Mayar
Freshta Mayar is a Managing Director at Neu Capital. With a career spanning over 20 years, Freshta is a highly credential institutional banker having worked in both domestic and international markets across investment banking, capital markets, leverage and fund finance, corporate and transactional banking.
She has deep experience across multiple products including M&A both private equity-led and corporate, with Credit Suisse, BOSI / Lloyds Bank, and Westpac. At Westpac, Freshta worked in the debt products team as lead Originations Director.
Freshta has been recognised as an industry leader and was a finalist for the Women in Banking and Finance (“WiBF”) award for achievement in Institutional Banking
Jason Watts
Jason Watts is a Managing Director at Neu Capital. Prior to joining Neu Capital, he held various roles in investment banks for more than 20 years across Europe, Asia and Australia, primarily with Barclays Capital, Bank of America and most recently Westpac.
He is an expert in structuring complex financing solutions for corporate customers across a broad range of industries and debt and financial markets products, such as MBOs, LBOs, infrastructure financing, restructurings, and cross-border deals. His mission is to ensure best execution for clients helping them thrive today and setting them up for success in the future.