Tag: alternative financing

Two finance professionals analyzing cash flow data on computer screens in a modern office, representing Capital Source’s approach to cash velocity and zero-dilution growth.
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Cash Velocity: How Founders Fund Growth Without Equity Dilution

Cash Velocity: How Founders Fund Growth Without Equity Dilution Key Points Cash flow speed determines how much ownership founders keep. The Working Capital Cycle (WCC) acts as an internal bank that funds growth without equity dilution. Shrinking the Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) increases cash flow and self-financing capacity. Cash flow management and working capital optimization...

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Why Working Capital Cycle Drives Valuation

The CEO’s Strategic Pivot: Why Your Working Capital Cycle is the True Engine of Valuation For CEOs focused on raising enterprise valuation, the most valuable insights aren’t in the income statement—they’re found in how efficiently the business converts operations into cash. That’s why the Working Capital Cycle drives valuation more effectively than profit metrics alone....

Finance professionals analyzing cash flow and EBITDA data in a modern minimalist office, representing corporate lending analysis and decision-making.
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EBITDA vs Cash Flow for Lending

EBITDA vs Cash Flow for Lending: Why CFADS Wins for Debt Decisions Key Points EBITDA is a flawed metric for lending decisions because it ignores taxes, interest, capital expenditures, and working capital shifts. CFADS (Cash Flow Available for Debt Service) provides a more accurate measure of repayment capacity by reflecting real cash movement. Businesses that...