Venture Debt - Belgium | Statista Market Forecast

Belgium's total Capital Raised in the Venture Debt market market is forecasted to reach US$64.56m in 2024.
Traditional Venture Debt holds the dominant position in the market with a projected market volume of US$64.12m in 2024.
In a global context, the United States is expected to generate the most Capital Raised (US$22.4bn in 2024).
Belgium's Venture Debt market shows a growing preference among startups for alternative financing to fuel their growth without diluting ownership.

Definition:

The Venture Debt market refers to a form of equity and debt financing combination, which is used to finance early stage and growth stage capital-backed companies. Besides equity funding rounds, business can seek venture debt that minimizes ownership dilution and governance requirements to increase the cash runway to reach the next milestone or even provide a cushion for delays.

Structure:

The market consists of two segments:
- The Traditional Venture Debt market refers to a form of debt financing that is often provided to venture-backed companies to either buy new equipment, meet a deficiency of short-term capital, or support expansion plans.
- The Growth Venture Debt market refers to a form of debt financing that is often structured with warrants or options, which provides a rapid development stage in which businesses can support their long-term oriented growth plans.
The market data comprises of the amount of capital raised, number of deals, and average deal size.

Key players in this market are companies such as Wells Fargo and Hercules Capital.

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Venture Capital
Venture Debt funds are sponsors by governments

The Venture Debt market in Belgium has been experiencing significant growth in recent years.

Customer preferences: Belgian entrepreneurs are increasingly turning to venture debt as a financing option for their startups. This is primarily due to the flexibility and lower cost of capital offered by venture debt compared to traditional equity funding. Entrepreneurs are attracted to the fact that venture debt allows them to retain a larger ownership stake in their companies while still accessing the capital needed for growth. Additionally, venture debt provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to extend their cash runway and delay the need for additional equity financing.

Trends in the market: One of the key trends in the Venture Debt market in Belgium is the increasing number of venture capital-backed startups opting for venture debt as a complementary funding source. This trend can be attributed to the growing recognition of venture debt as a viable financing option among both entrepreneurs and venture capital investors. Venture debt is often used to bridge the gap between equity rounds or to support specific growth initiatives, such as product development or market expansion. Another trend in the market is the emergence of specialized venture debt providers in Belgium. These providers focus exclusively on offering debt financing to startups and have a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by early-stage companies. This specialization allows them to tailor their financing solutions to the specific requirements of startups, providing them with the flexibility and support they need to grow.

Local special circumstances: Belgium's vibrant startup ecosystem and supportive government policies have contributed to the growth of the Venture Debt market. The country has a strong entrepreneurial culture and is home to a number of successful startups in various industries. The Belgian government has also implemented initiatives to support the growth of startups, including tax incentives and grants, which have further fueled the demand for venture debt.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The strong performance of the Belgian economy and the availability of low interest rates have also played a role in the growth of the Venture Debt market. Belgium has a stable economy with a favorable business environment, making it an attractive destination for both local and international investors. The low interest rate environment has made it more cost-effective for startups to access debt financing, further driving the demand for venture debt. In conclusion, the Venture Debt market in Belgium is experiencing significant growth due to the preferences of entrepreneurs for flexible and cost-effective financing options, the emergence of specialized venture debt providers, the supportive startup ecosystem and government policies, and the underlying macroeconomic factors such as the strong economy and low interest rates. This trend is expected to continue as more startups recognize the benefits of venture debt and seek alternative financing options to fuel their growth.

Data coverage:

Data encompasses B2B and B2C enterprises. Figures are based on the amount of capital raised, the average of deal size and the number of deals.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined through a combined top-down and bottom-up approach, building on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use data from OECD, annual financial reports of key players, industry reports, third-party reports, publicly available databases, and survey results from primary research (e.g., the Statista Global Consumer Survey). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, CPI, number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME), new businesses registered (number) . This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing are well suited for forecasting digital products and services due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption.

Additional notes:

The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war is considered at a country-specific level.

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Venture capital is the term used to call the financial resources provided by investors to startup firms and small businesses that show potential for long-term growth. It has become a very important source of capital for entrepreneurs, who often have problems with financing their needs through risk-averse banks. Venture capital investments incorporate a high level of risk as only some of the VC-backed companies develop into successful and highly profitable businesses. In 2020, the leading venture capital backed company worldwide was the Manbang Group, which based in Nanjing, China.