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Categories of Business Finance

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Debt financing is money that must be repaid, usually with interest. 

Examples include: Loans, Lines of credit, and Business credit cards.

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Equity financing is funding given in exchange for partial ownership and future profits.

Examples include: Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Angel Investors.

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Non-traditional financing options include crowdfunding, bootstrapping, and fundraising.

Read more on these financing options below


Comparison of business loan types for funding options.


Types of business financing options overview.