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Re:InVision, valued at $1.9B, picks up $115M Series F by JPWH on Tuesday December 11, 2018 @12:09PM (#18656758)
I'm curious, what reasons would lead a company with $100M ARR to seek a funding round for close to their ARR? Are there no other avenues for securing capital that are close to you ARR?
Re:InVision, valued at $1.9B, picks up $115M Series F by tguedes on Tuesday December 11, 2018 @01:18PM (#18657377)
Probably cheap capital in case the markets turn down. It's expected that the venture capital money will dry up a bit and the fed raising interest rates means that taking loans will be more expensive. I've seen a lot of VCs say if you can take it now, take it.
Re:InVision, valued at $1.9B, picks up $115M Series F by lojack on Tuesday December 11, 2018 @12:35PM (#18656993)
There might be, but I think the real question should be closer to: "Are there no other avenues for securing capital that are close to your ARR with costs as low as you'd get during a new funding round?"

I don't have an answer to your question, but access to cheap capital is just one reason why you may want to fundraise when the money isn't necessary.