Espresso Capital

We’re excited to welcome Smith.ai to the Espresso portfolio with a $15 million credit facility! Smith.ai is a developer of management software designed to offer cloud-based CX services for SMB's and nationwide enterprises.

We’re excited to announce that Mark Presacco has been promoted to Senior Associate, Underwriting! We value your contributions to the team and we’re thrilled to support your continued growth. Congratulations on this well-deserved milestone, Mark. Looking forward to many more!

It’s no secret that it’s a lot easier & cheaper to retain a customer than it is to find a new one, particularly during challenging economic times. Here are 5 tips to help keep your customers happy and eager to grow their relationship with you: hubs.ly/Q01wbvks0

Receiving a term sheet is an important milestone in the journey to raise #capital, but the hard work doesn’t end there. Avoid the worst and sail through the due diligence process: hubs.ly/Q01wbF650

In this blog post, Steven Michau looks at how venture debt has evolved over the past 40 years and the value it can bring to your business. Read it here: hubs.ly/Q01wbFQZ0

Are you selling to the right people? Qualifying B2B SaaS leads will help your sales team stay focused on those prospects who are most likely to become long-term, loyal customers: hubs.ly/Q01wbCVz0

Here’s why venture debt may outperform many traditional fixed income instruments in a rising rate environment: hubs.ly/Q01wbF7T0

Changing who and how you hire can increase your business’s productivity, your team’s motivation levels, and your revenue. Here are four tips to help you hire A players who can help take your organization to new heights: hubs.ly/Q01wbCtn0

The role of CFO has evolved well beyond the financial record keeping, reporting, and statutory compliance functions that used to define the job. Here’s what modern CFOs should be doing to maximize strategic value for their companies: hubs.ly/Q01wbzv00

Most #founders and #CEOs are focused on revenue #growth. In reality, it’s much easier to ramp up your business once you’ve got revenue #retention mastered. For more, check out our step-by-step guide to revenue growth: hubs.ly/Q01wbvdF0

When times are uncertain, financial forecasting becomes even more important. Here are some techniques to ensure the quality & reliability of financial forecasts that benefit all stakeholders: hubs.ly/Q01wbn4z0

It's time to close the books on 2022! Thank you to everyone who helped make this year possible. We wish you a happy, healthy and peaceful holiday season. See you in 2023! #EspressoCapital #happyholidays

Ever consider using debt to finance either all or a part of an acquisition? Find out what the key advantages are as well as some of the structural considerations: hubs.ly/Q01wbn5w0

#Venturedebt is a form of financing that complements equity and that tech founders and CEOs should consider as part of their overall capitalization strategy. Keep reading to learn more about venture debt and how to secure it: hubs.ly/Q01tvGF90

Raising venture capital isn't the only way to finance growth. #tech companies are blending #venturedebt and capital to help bridge the gap between funding rounds. 💰 Download our white paper for all you need to know on venture debt: hubs.ly/Q01tvGtW0

It’s too expensive”, “It’s not the right time” Whether it's price, timing, or missing features, potential customers will voice a range of objections to committing to a sale. Here are some effective workarounds to overcoming these objections: hubs.ly/Q01tvGlw0

Do you want to build brand loyalty, inspire buyers to act, and get help with complex decision making? If so, it's time to look into #thoughtleadership. Find out more in our blog post: hubs.ly/Q01tvFkd0

Returns from private credit don’t move in unison with other asset classes, and therefore help to reduce risk at the portfolio level. Learn more about the benefits of investing in private credit and if it is a good fit to diversify your portfolio. hubs.ly/Q01tvGsp0

#Remote #demos can make it harder to read your audience. Here are our top tips to keep your demos engaging and drive your prospects down the path to a purchase. hubs.ly/Q01tvGsT0

Bringing on a new #investor often means adjusting to a new plan (and timeline) that promises to deliver for that investor’s return. Using venture debt can help #founders maximize their flexibility when it comes to deciding when and how to exit: hubs.ly/Q01tvCKS0