Nitzos: VCs Dislike Venture Debt in Their Portfolio Companies
Anthony Nitzos · Why the Cash Flow Oracle Calls Himself Chief Flushing Officer · Mar 11, 2025 · at 23:08
Anthony Nitzos, founder of fractional CFO firm SaaS Gurus, discusses why venture debt is more commonly used by bootstrapped founders than venture-backed startups.
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“I don't see venture debt a whole lot on the VC side because the venture capitalists don't like venture debt. They like to, you know, have their positions, you know, without any issues there.”
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