In episode 39 I talk with Don Muir of Arc. Arc is the full-service finance platform for SaaS, providing software startups with the customized financial products they deserve.
As the dust settles after the SVB fall, leaders are looking at ways forward. Many think fintech might have the upper hand.
The VC and startup community are tentatively settling into an optimistic action plan after SVBs failure. SVB Capital is still on the table.
The startup community is facing a mismatch of venture debt supply to their demand - digital lenders are stepping in.
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While VC funding is scarce, Arc is building on its alternative funding options, focused on early-stage startups looking to grow.
Arc were one of the self described first responders of the SVB crisis. They have now launched gold to help startups easily diversify risk.
Regional banks have taken a beating - fintechs' customer centric flexibility may provide an answer to their flawed system.
This week Isabelle spoke to Arc's founder and CEO, Don Muir to take stock of 2023 and how fintech startups have fared.