Capital Markets @ Arc (YC W22) | Helping high-growth startups raise non-dilutive capital
Ever wonder why your local bank isn't jumping at the chance to finance that niche aircraft or scaling up embedded lending platforms? I stumbled upon this graph and I think it's spot on with why non-bank financing is dominating specialized hard asset classes. At Arc Capital Markets, we're seeing a surge in businesses with unique assets seeking financing partners who truly get their market. Specialized funds are stepping up, ready to fuel and fast-track these assets. It's not just about money anymore; it's about expertise and vision. Take a look at a company like Parafin, a fintech infrastructure startup, who raised a staggering $125 million warehouse facility earlier this year from Trinity Capital... Or Sunbit, the fast-growing Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) provider who raised a significant $310 million warehouse facility led by Citi with participation from Ares Management Corporation Impressive as these facilities are, they're only the opening act. Once these companies tap into their new capital and begin to realize their projected growth, their next facilities could be 5-10x bigger...
