Venture Debt - Morocco | Statista Market Forecast

The total capital raised in the Venture Debt market market in Morocco is projected to reach US$21.88m in 2024.
Traditional Venture Debt dominates the market in Morocco with a projected market volume of US$14.18m in 2024.
In global comparison, most capital raised will be generated the United States (US$22.4bn in 2024).
Morocco's Venture Debt market is gaining traction as local startups seek alternative funding options for growth and expansion.

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 Morocco has been experiencing significant growth in recent years.

Customer preferences: Moroccan entrepreneurs are increasingly turning to venture debt as a financing option for their startups. This is primarily driven by the desire to retain ownership and control of their businesses, as venture debt allows them to raise capital without diluting their equity. Additionally, venture debt offers more flexibility in terms of repayment schedules and interest rates compared to traditional bank loans.

Trends in the market: One of the key trends in the venture debt market in Morocco is the emergence of specialized venture debt providers. These firms focus exclusively on providing 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 offer tailored financing solutions that are better suited to the growth trajectory of startups. Another trend in the market is the increasing availability of venture debt for different stages of startups. Previously, venture debt was primarily available to companies in the later stages of their development. However, there has been a shift towards providing debt financing to early-stage startups as well. This is driven by the recognition that startups in the early stages of their growth can benefit from additional capital to fuel their expansion plans.

Local special circumstances: Morocco has a vibrant startup ecosystem, with a growing number of innovative companies across various sectors. The government has also been actively supporting entrepreneurship through initiatives such as tax incentives and funding programs. This supportive environment has created a fertile ground for the development of the venture debt market. Furthermore, Morocco's strategic location as a gateway to Africa has attracted international investors and venture capital firms to the country. This has led to an increase in the availability of capital and expertise for startups, further fueling the growth of the venture debt market.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: Morocco has been experiencing steady economic growth in recent years, with a focus on diversifying its economy beyond traditional sectors such as agriculture and tourism. This has led to increased investment in sectors such as technology, renewable energy, and manufacturing, which are key areas for venture debt financing. Additionally, Morocco has a young and educated population, which provides a strong talent pool for startups. This, combined with the government's focus on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, has created a favorable environment for the growth of startups and the venture debt market. In conclusion, the Venture Debt market in Morocco is experiencing significant growth due to the preferences of entrepreneurs to retain ownership and control of their businesses, the emergence of specialized venture debt providers, the increasing availability of venture debt for different stages of startups, the supportive startup ecosystem and government initiatives, and the underlying macroeconomic factors such as steady economic growth and a young and educated population.

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.