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Why P2P Lending Makes Complete Sense for Startups

Strategy Driven

billion in 2019 and is expected to cross the $500 billion figure in 2027 at a CAGR of 29.7 Here’s why P2P lending is an ideal business financing option for startups and SMEs. vele , the CEO of Swaper for details. Lenders needn’t support 100 percent of the financing; rather, it is pooled by many lenders.

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Which MBAs Make More: Consultants or Small-Business Owners?

Harvard Business Review

Also, as we explained in an earlier article , we believe that being an established CEO of a small firm involves much less angst than being a senior member of a consulting, investment banking, or private equity firm. million EBITDA company for 4x paying $6 million and using 50% debt financing.