Equity is a very expensive loan!
Empowering innovative startups with customized Growth Credit to fuel growth.
Davidson Technology Growth Debt Fund, founded in 2015, provides debt financing to mid- and late-stage technology companies globally. The Fund, which is the first venture debt fund in Germany is based in Europe and operates internationally. The Fund has provided credit facilities to 23 companies across two funds, of which 13 have successfully exited through acquisition or an IPO.
Growth Debt is a form of hybrid capital that combines debt and a small equity component, tailored to the needs of young and growing tech businesses. The average ticket size is €4 million, with facility size ranges from €2 million to €30 million.
€5m
Annualized revenues
Growth rate flexible
%
€3-5m
Loan facility
up to
€30m
(min €1m)
18
Month Cash Runway
3-4
Years loan term
WHAT does the Fund OFFER?
The Fund offers tailored growth loans with flexible draw down tranches and a long interest only period at competitive terms.
The Fund’s product is designed to extend the runway and bring a company to profitability with no or minimal equity dilution.
Advantages
SIGNIFICANT GROWTH CAPITAL
Venture Debt facilities of up to €30 million are provided to mid or late-stage tech companies with min of €5M annual revenues. this non-dilutive funding can be used to accelerate expansion, for acquisition, for Management Buy Out, to hire key talent, or to launch new projects, all of that without giving up ownership.
FLEXIBILITY
Loan durations typically range from 3 to 5 years, and are tailored to align with the company’s cash flow and growth milestones. Enjoy the freedom of a repayment schedule that meets your needs, so you can focus on scaling your business.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
A financing solution that complements your venture capital investment, extending your runway or bridging to the next equity round while you retain control. The Fund will become a partner invested in your success — providing capital and support to help you reach the next level, without the dilution or rigidity of traditional funding.
EXPERIENCED TEAM
The Fund’s team brings decades of experience in venture financing and is familiar with the unique challenges high-growth companies face. Our Team members think like founders, act as a reliable capital partner — not just a lender and are quick to respond and deliver.
Meet the Team
Meet our leadership team, bringing over 50 years of combined experience in startup financing and venture capital.
Founder and Managing Partner
Eran Davidson
Eran Davidson founded his first Venture Debt Fund Davidson Technology Growth Debt in 2014. Eran has 29 years of venture capital experience, raised and managed 6 Venture Capital funds and two Venture Debt funds since 1996, being one of the most experienced tech investors globally, Eran is somebody you’d love to have near you as an entrepreneur.
Chairman
Alejandro Weinstein
Alejandro was the CEO of CFR Pharmaceuticals in LATAM for 30 years. He transformed the business from a local Chilean company into a global player, which was sold to Abbott Laboratories. Today, Alejandro is a major investor and supports several VC & PE funds in Israel and the US.
Partner
Anvar Asanov
Anvar has been supporting Davidson Technology Growth Debt Fund since May 2015. He has more than 7 years of financial and business experience with a particular focus on TMT sector. He is a CFA charterholder.
Partner
Henry Weinstein
Henry has more than 10 years experience as executive and investor in the life sciences industry. He most recently was the investment principal for Olive Tree Ventures in New York and sits on the board of 7 healthcare companies in the US and Israel.
Investor Relations
Inga Poppinghuys
Inga joined the the first Fund early on in 2017. She is responsible for daily operations and all investor relationship, administrative and marketing matters.
OUR PORTFOLIO
Working with the Best
Luis Pimienta
VP Finance Choice
“Working with the Davidson Capital team as a Venture Debt Partner to support our international expansion was key to our business development. We are pleased to have found an excellent and reliable partner, who truly supported us.”
Simon Fabich
Founder Monoqi
“Working with the Davidson Capital team on our debt transaction was a smooth and pleasant process. We are pleased to have found a excellent and reliable partner, who is supporting us on our way to further develop MONOQI as a leading platform for hand-picked design.”
Dennis Maia
Founder & CEO Choice
“I’m very glad to have Davidson Capital as a Venture Debt Partner to support our international expansion and growth. Beyond enhancing our cash buffer, the team, namely Eran and Andreas have brought an important value-added to our business.”
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