RBFN Podcast
Learn from the best alternative capital investors in the world. Revenue-based financing investor and thought leader, Keith Harrington, conducts in-depth interviews with other investors who are disrupting the capital markets by offering alternative capital solutions to the traditional VC equity fundraising path. Successful entrepreneurs are demanding more innovation from investors, and Keith’s goal is to bring these investors together to share what they’ve learned, why it’s important to them, and how they apply it to what they do. The Revenue-Based Financing Network Podcast aims to quickly expand this growing industry to support more entrepreneurs and build awareness around the revenue-based financing ecosystem. Learn more and join our community at www.rbfn.org.
RBFN Podcast
#23 - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly with Marshall Lebovits of Asset-Based Funding Solutions
Marshall Lebovits is an advisor at Asset Based Funding Solutions with almost 35 years of experience in the secured financing and alternative capital industry. In the episode, Marshall shares more about his passion for helping grow companies that typically lack access to capital with non-dilutive asset-backed financing solutions. Marshall discusses how he built a network of connections around the world, the importance of carefully evaluating your lending partners to make informed decisions, and the importance of accuracy in financial reporting.
Key Takeaways
[3:05] Marshall’s career background.
[[9:51] Asset-Based Funding.
[10:07] Sourcing deals.
[14:25] Case Study: A healthcare staffing company Marshall helped during the pandemic.
[22:15] Investing in the right types of relationships.
[29:35] Case Study: A protein drink client that stood out in the Better for You CPG space.
[34:58] What Marshall is both advising entrepreneurs on and warning them to be vigilant about.
[38:13] The importance of accurate financial reporting.
[47:21] Building Asset-Based Funding Solutions.
[47:38] Relationships matter. Make sure you trust who you work with.
Resources:
RBF Network
Keith’s Twitter
Keith’s Linkedin