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Why Eurozone Venture Debt Is Filling the Startup Funding Gap
European startups have a funding problem. Traditional banks aren't lending, and venture capital is pulling back. But a quieter market is stepping in: venture debt. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how non-bank lenders are writing loans to growth-stage companies across the Eurozone, charging 8–12 percent interest, and why the European Central Bank is watching closely. They look at the rise of funds like Blackstone's European private credit arm and the French fintech Hokodo, which has originated over $200 million in venture debt since 2024. Plus: what this means for the broader…
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