Home topics finance funding-and-investment Image Credit: SME Loans Funding | Investment Hot Tips Funding | Investment Want to secure funding? Here are three options you may want to consider Jason Toshack June 20, 2022 Startups know that securing funding is possibly the most crucial, yet most challenging task. Given the priority is to get new products or services developed, tested, and out to market ahead of competitors – obtaining funding can be difficult for an already lean team. This can be compounded by the limitations of basic back-end technology and processes. For those successful in securing seed funding – the need for financial support is often ongoing. Further rounds are usually required to take the business to the next level – be it through talent acquisition, product enhancement or better technology to improve operations. If you’re struggling to secure the funding you need, you’re not alone. Recent research has shown that half of Australian SMBs have not been able to secure sufficient funding on at least one or more occasions over the last five years. So, no matter where you are on your business journey – funding matters and could well define your success. Here are three things you may want to consider to make the process easier: Alternative lending options No matter where you are in your investment cycle – from seed funding to Series A, B or even C – chances are cash flow is still a top concern. According to the latest SME Growth Index , 82%