A line of credit is a flexible financial instrument that provides your business with the ability to draw funds up to a predefined credit limit. Unlike traditional loans, where the borrower receives a lump sum upfront, a line of credit allows for the withdrawal of specific amounts as and when required. Interest is generally charged only on the amount drawn, providing a cost-effective way to manage fluctuating cash needs.
Benefits
Having a line of credit or revolving credit facility empowers your business to make quick financial decisions, whether it's seizing a market opportunity or navigating a crisis.
These credit mechanisms are particularly helpful in industries with long cash conversion cycles, allowing for more streamlined operations.
Interest is only paid on the amount drawn, making it a more cost-effective solution compared to term loans.
Access to quick capital allows your business to scale operations without missing opportunities.
Funding marketing campaigns or launching new product lines can lead to revenue growth.
Investing in technology or automation tools can reduce operational costs, thereby improving ROI.
FAQ
While Cirrus facilitates a broad diversity of financing products to most industries and business stages, we're not a great fit for every company. We're focused on US-based businesses who wish to raise greater than $1M in non-dilutive capital.
We find the most success working with companies with greater than $3M in annual revenue and/or $3M in assets such as accounts receivable, inventory or equipment. We frequently work with loss-making (cash burning) companies, but they should have 4-6+ months of cash runway and line of sight into future profitability.
If we're successful in matching your company with the right investor(s) and you decide to move forward towards a consummated transaction, Cirrus earns a small percentage of capital committed to your company, generally between 1-3%. We charge our fee after a successful fundraise takes place and funds are transferred to your business account.
Additionally, as needed, our team can help you ensure your company is in the best position possible to successfully raise capital. Our talented team can advise on and directly create materials such as financial models and presentation decks. We can also be instrumental in financial reconciliation and other FP&A functions so that your business is well organized as you approach investor conversations. These services are offered on an optional, as-needed basis at an agreed upon rate, no surprises!
We take the security and privacy of your sensitive business information very seriously at Cirrus. During every step of our process, we're reliant on technology and third-party solutions that must adhere to strict security standards such as ISO 27001 compliance, SOC 2 compliance and AES 256-bit encryption.
You can review our privacy policy and terms & conditions at any time and reach out to hello@cirruscap.com with any questions.