Corporate Financing Strategic Report
Major case
Jan 16, 2025
Corporate financing can take different forms depending on a company’s stage of development, growth objectives and capital requirements. Venture capital, bank financing, mezzanine debt, public funding and capital markets may all play a role depending on the company’s circumstances.
This strategic report brings together key resources to help businesses better understand corporate financing in Quebec and Canada, from pre-seed and seed funding to venture capital, bank financing, securities and other strategies designed to support business growth.
Browse through our articles to learn all the nuts and bolts of the financial sector:
Venture Capital and Growth Financing
Venture capital can provide emerging and growing companies with the funding needed to support their development and growth. The appropriate financing structure, instruments and terms will vary depending on the company’s stage of development, capital requirements and business objectives.
Explore topics including:
- How Did Venture Capital Fare in Quebec in 2018 and What Can We Expect to See Next?
- Capital Pool Companies: A Little-Known but Effective Financing Vehicle
- How to Go About Pre-seed and Seed Funding?
- Venture capital financing instruments: Which way to go?
- What Issues Can Arise During a Series A Financing Round?
Bank Financing and Mezzanine Debt
Bank financing remains an important source of capital for businesses seeking to fund their operations or pursue growth opportunities. Depending on a company’s financial situation and objectives, alternative forms of financing such as mezzanine debt may also be considered. Financing terms and restrictive covenants should be carefully assessed, as they can affect a company’s financial and operational flexibility.
Explore topics including:
- A Flexible Tool to Support a Company’s Growth: Mezzanine Debt
- The Impact of Restrictive Covenants When Obtaining Bank Financing
Securities and Capital Markets
Capital markets offer businesses different ways to raise capital, while also introducing regulatory and strategic considerations. Securities, exempt-market financing, public funding and initial public offerings are among the options and issues a company may encounter as its financing strategy evolves.
Explore topics including:
- The Canadian Securities Commission?
- Public funding in the cannabis industry
- Targeting an IPO in 2019? What Unicorns Should Expect
Governance, Tax and Shareholders
Corporate financing decisions can also intersect with governance, taxation and shareholder considerations. Looking at these issues as part of the broader financing strategy can help businesses better understand the implications of key transactions and corporate decisions.
Explore topics including:
- Is Canadian Taxation Fair?
- Can a Demand for Share Redemption Lead to a Loss of Shareholder Attributes?
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Corporate Financing to Support Your Growth
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Frequently Asked Questions About Corporate Financing
Frequently Asked Questions About Corporate Financing
Companies can access different sources of financing depending on their circumstances and objectives, including bank financing, venture capital, mezzanine debt, certain forms of public funding and capital markets. The appropriate option will depend on factors such as the company’s stage of development, capital requirements and growth objectives.
Venture capital is a form of financing through which investors provide capital to a company, generally in exchange for an ownership interest. It is commonly associated with emerging and growing companies seeking funding to support their development.
Mezzanine debt is a form of financing that generally sits between traditional debt and equity financing. It can provide an additional financing option for certain companies seeking capital to support their growth.
A Series A financing round generally refers to a stage at which a growing company raises capital from investors to support its continued development.
The appropriate financing strategy depends on factors such as the company’s stage of development, growth objectives, capital requirements, financial structure and the terms associated with the available financing options. The financial, legal and strategic implications should be considered when evaluating the available alternatives.