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Mike Shum

Most Active Private Credit Investors in LATAM

Latin America's startup scene is booming, and venture debt funds are fueling the fire. Find out which private credit investors are funding the region.
November 8, 2023
Mark Bruny

Unlocking Private Debt for Fintech: 5 Tips from a Former CFO

Looking to raise private debt for your fintech company? Here are five essential tips from an experienced former fintech CFO.
October 31, 2023
Mike Shum

Most Active Asia Debt Investors

We've compiled the definitive list of the most active debt investors currently operating across Asia. Read on to see who should be on your radar.
October 3, 2023
Kyle Meade

A Comprehensive Guide to the Borrowing Base

Unlock more funding by optimizing your borrowing base. Learn about asset-based lending, calculation methods, and efficient reporting in our guide.
September 27, 2023
Mike Shum

Most Active Africa Debt Investors

We've compiled the definitive list of the most active debt investors currently operating across Africa.
September 12, 2023
Kyle Meade

What Advance Rate Applies to Cash?

Learn about one of the most heated topics when negotiating borrowing base calculations - what advance rate applies to cash?
August 1, 2023
Kyle Meade

The Art of Drafting Mathematical Formulas in Asset-Backed Lending Agreements

Drafting mathematical formulas for asset-backed lending agreements is an art form. Learn the importance of accurately reflecting these concepts.
July 11, 2023
Kyle Meade

Ongoing vs. Cohort Portfolio Performance Covenants: What's the Difference?

What are the differences between ongoing and cohort b covenants? Explore when to use each type of covenant in loan agreements with this guide from Cascade.
June 13, 2023
Kyle Meade

Eligible Pool Balance: What It Is and How It Affects Your Borrowing Base

Learn how the eligible pool balance can affect your borrowing base and why it’s important to understand its calculation.
May 16, 2023
Kyle Meade

The Importance of Daily Calculation in Risk Monitoring and Borrowing Base

Asset Based Lending is a popular way to access capital, but it can be risky. Discover how daily calculation of borrowing bases can help manage risk.
May 9, 2023
Kyle Meade

The Role of the Data Agent in Private Debt

Take a deep dive into why data agents are essential to providing reliable sources of data ingestion and automating data reporting between parties.
May 2, 2023
Amanda Voon

Understanding Collateral in Asset-Based Finance: What Lenders Look For

At its core, asset-based lending is about collateral. Let's unravel the mystery of what lenders are looking for.
November 11, 2024
Mike Shum

Cascade vs our Peers: How Cascade Stands Out in Asset-Based Lending and Private Credit SaaS

Explore how Cascade is uniquely positioned to serve the private credit and asset-based finance industry.
October 8, 2024
Irindu Seneviratne

Revenue-Based Financing 101: What Startups Need to Know

Explore Revenue-based Financing (RBF) and how to leverage it for growth capital.
September 19, 2024
Amanda Voon

What is Asset-Based Finance? A Guide for Startups

Learn more about asset-based finance, a funding option worth exploring for your startup.
September 16, 2024
Amanda Voon

What Types of Assets or Loans Does Cascade Support?

Explore the types of assets or loans Cascade supports on our platform. Get started today.
September 13, 2024
Amanda Voon

Mastering Capital Strategy for Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders

Learn more about the importance of thoughtful capital strategy for the long-term success of your startup.
September 11, 2024
Amanda Voon

Forward Flow vs. Warehouse Facilities: Understanding your Options

Explore two main strategies, forward flow, and warehouse facilities, to help you determine the best option for your business.
September 5, 2024
Amanda Voon

Debt Capital vs Equity Capital: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore the difference between debt capital and equity capital to determine which is best for your business and growth goals.
August 27, 2024
Irindu Seneviratne

What is Specialty Finance?

Explore specialty finance, how you can leverage private debt to grow your business, and how you can leverage Cascade to simplify the process.
August 7, 2024
Kyle Meade

Behind the Scenes: How Default Rates are Calculated

Discover the importance of default rates in loan analysis and the four key methodologies used.
May 28, 2024
Mark Bruny

Roll Rates and Why they are Important for ABS and Private Credit

Learn about roll rates and their importance in ABS and Private Credit deals.
March 19, 2024
Mark Bruny

How Fintech Lenders can Navigate Investor Red Flags - Secure Private Debt

Discover key strategies for Fintech Borrowers to counter investor concerns. Learn how to secure private debt with confidence.
January 31, 2024
Mark Bruny

Negotiating a Term Sheet - 5 Tips from Cascade

Learn how to successfully and confidently negotiate term sheets with these five tips from a former fintech CFO.
December 7, 2023
Mike Shum

Understanding Development Finance Institutions (DFIs): What They Are and How They Work

Learn the basics of Development Finance Institutions and discover how these institutions play a major role in financing global economic development.
November 28, 2023
Mark Bruny

10 Reasons Why Timeliness is Essential for Private Debt Investing

Gain insight from Cascade Debt's analysis of the importance of timely information in order to make more informed decisions and improve returns.
November 24, 2023
Mike Shum

Most Active Private Credit Investors in LATAM

Latin America's startup scene is booming, and venture debt funds are fueling the fire. Find out which private credit investors are funding the region.
November 8, 2023
Mark Bruny

Unlocking Private Debt for Fintech: 5 Tips from a Former CFO

Looking to raise private debt for your fintech company? Here are five essential tips from an experienced former fintech CFO.
October 31, 2023
Mike Shum

Most Active Asia Debt Investors

We've compiled the definitive list of the most active debt investors currently operating across Asia. Read on to see who should be on your radar.
October 3, 2023
Kyle Meade

A Comprehensive Guide to the Borrowing Base

Unlock more funding by optimizing your borrowing base. Learn about asset-based lending, calculation methods, and efficient reporting in our guide.
September 27, 2023
Mike Shum

Most Active Africa Debt Investors

We've compiled the definitive list of the most active debt investors currently operating across Africa.
September 12, 2023
Kyle Meade

What Advance Rate Applies to Cash?

Learn about one of the most heated topics when negotiating borrowing base calculations - what advance rate applies to cash?
August 1, 2023
Kyle Meade

The Art of Drafting Mathematical Formulas in Asset-Backed Lending Agreements

Drafting mathematical formulas for asset-backed lending agreements is an art form. Learn the importance of accurately reflecting these concepts.
July 11, 2023
Kyle Meade

Ongoing vs. Cohort Portfolio Performance Covenants: What's the Difference?

What are the differences between ongoing and cohort b covenants? Explore when to use each type of covenant in loan agreements with this guide from Cascade.
June 13, 2023
Kyle Meade

Eligible Pool Balance: What It Is and How It Affects Your Borrowing Base

Learn how the eligible pool balance can affect your borrowing base and why it’s important to understand its calculation.
May 16, 2023
Kyle Meade

The Importance of Daily Calculation in Risk Monitoring and Borrowing Base

Asset Based Lending is a popular way to access capital, but it can be risky. Discover how daily calculation of borrowing bases can help manage risk.
May 9, 2023
Mike Shum

Cascade vs our Peers: How Cascade Stands Out in Asset-Based Lending and Private Credit SaaS

Explore how Cascade is uniquely positioned to serve the private credit and asset-based finance industry.
October 8, 2024
Irindu Seneviratne

Is Cascade built for Originators or Private Credit Investors?

As you explore our solution, one might ask, "Is Cascade built for originators or investors?" The short answer? Both.
September 24, 2024
Kyle Meade

Behind the Scenes: How Default Rates are Calculated

Discover the importance of default rates in loan analysis and the four key methodologies used.
May 28, 2024
Mark Bruny

Build vs Buy: The Debt Deal Dilemma for Modern Investors

Explore your options of building a custom deal monitoring and management system versus purchasing a pre-built solution.
May 20, 2024
Kyle Meade

Maintaining Quality in Asset Back Lending Through Audits

Discover the importance of audits in asset back lending and how they can help lenders mitigate risk and protect their investments.
April 30, 2024
Kyle Meade

Elevate Your Collection Account Management through Cash Reconciliation

Learn how effective cash reconciliation in collection accounts can optimize portfolio profitability and reduce risks.
April 23, 2024
Mark Bruny

Three Reasons Why Third-Party Calculation Agents are a Good Idea

The reasons why investors and borrowers should appoint third-party agents to handle their data and reporting in debt transactions.
April 10, 2024
Mark Bruny

Roll Rates and Why they are Important for ABS and Private Credit

Learn about roll rates and their importance in ABS and Private Credit deals.
March 19, 2024
Mark Bruny

10 Reasons Why Timeliness is Essential for Private Debt Investing

Gain insight from Cascade Debt's analysis of the importance of timely information in order to make more informed decisions and improve returns.
November 24, 2023
Kyle Meade

A Comprehensive Guide to the Borrowing Base

Unlock more funding by optimizing your borrowing base. Learn about asset-based lending, calculation methods, and efficient reporting in our guide.
September 27, 2023
Kyle Meade

What Advance Rate Applies to Cash?

Learn about one of the most heated topics when negotiating borrowing base calculations - what advance rate applies to cash?
August 1, 2023
Kyle Meade

The Art of Drafting Mathematical Formulas in Asset-Backed Lending Agreements

Drafting mathematical formulas for asset-backed lending agreements is an art form. Learn the importance of accurately reflecting these concepts.
July 11, 2023
Kyle Meade

Ongoing vs. Cohort Portfolio Performance Covenants: What's the Difference?

What are the differences between ongoing and cohort b covenants? Explore when to use each type of covenant in loan agreements with this guide from Cascade.
June 13, 2023
Kyle Meade

Eligible Pool Balance: What It Is and How It Affects Your Borrowing Base

Learn how the eligible pool balance can affect your borrowing base and why it’s important to understand its calculation.
May 16, 2023
Kyle Meade

The Importance of Daily Calculation in Risk Monitoring and Borrowing Base

Asset Based Lending is a popular way to access capital, but it can be risky. Discover how daily calculation of borrowing bases can help manage risk.
May 9, 2023
Kyle Meade

The Role of the Data Agent in Private Debt

Take a deep dive into why data agents are essential to providing reliable sources of data ingestion and automating data reporting between parties.
May 2, 2023
Mike Shum

Empowering Precision: The next phase of growth for Cascade Debt

Explore the story of behind our rebrand. Our new visual identity is sleek, modern, and sophisticated – much like the solutions we offer.
August 20, 2024
Kyle Meade

Mike Shum on ATLalts - The Story Behind the Numbers

On this episode of ATLalts, Mike Shum, the Co-Founder and CEO of Cascade, shares his journey and the mission of the company.
March 5, 2024
Kyle Meade

Democratizing Private Debt Markets - Michael Shum on Fintrepreneur Podcast

Our CEO, Michael Shum, joins the Fintrepreneur Podcast where he discusses "Democratizing Private Debt Markets" with hosts David Gens and Elias Beaino.
February 5, 2024

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Amanda Voon

Understanding Collateral in Asset-Based Finance: What Lenders Look For

At its core, asset-based lending is about collateral. Let's unravel the mystery of what lenders are looking for.
November 11, 2024
Mike Shum

Cascade vs our Peers: How Cascade Stands Out in Asset-Based Lending and Private Credit SaaS

Explore how Cascade is uniquely positioned to serve the private credit and asset-based finance industry.
October 8, 2024
Irindu Seneviratne

Is Cascade built for Originators or Private Credit Investors?

As you explore our solution, one might ask, "Is Cascade built for originators or investors?" The short answer? Both.
September 24, 2024