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FOUNDER PERK - VENTURE DEBT

Increase your chances of getting venture debt.

Tractor Ventures provides $50K-$3M in non-dilutive, revenue-based debt for Australian and New Zealand startups. Keep your equity. Get funded in as little as 7 days. A warm introduction from me significantly increases your chances.

$50K-$3M

funding range

7 days

to get funded

0%

equity dilution

WHY GO THROUGH ME

A warm introduction changes the game.

I work directly with the Tractor Ventures team. A referral from me means your application gets priority attention and a personal touch - not just another form submission in a queue.

Priority review

Your application gets fast-tracked with a warm handoff to the right person at Tractor.

Personal context

I provide Tractor with background context on you and your business - they know you're vetted.

Faster process

Skip the cold application queue. Assessments in 3-5 business days, funding within 7 days.

LENDING PRODUCTS

Four ways to fund your growth

All products are non-dilutive. You keep 100% of your equity.

Fixed Term Loan

Monthly principal and interest over a fixed term. Typically 12 months to 5 years.

  • 10-13% simple interest
  • Top-ups every 3-6 months
  • Keep 100% of your equity
$100K over 12 months = $110K-$113K total repayment

Inventory Advance

Quick funding for inventory or hardware purchases without draining working capital.

  • Typically 3-12 months
  • Interest-only options available
  • Tailored to revenue flow
$100K over 6 months = $112K total. First 3 months interest-only ($2.4K/mo)

Line of Credit

For short-term working capital challenges. Bridge the gap between payables and receivables.

  • $50K-$3M with 25% minimum draw
  • Only pay interest on what you use
  • 12 months revolving
Perfect for long cash conversion cycles or cashflow crunches

R&D Advance

Put your expected R&D tax refund to work before you receive it.

  • $100K-$3M (up to 80% of net refund)
  • Loan until R&D refund is returned
  • No revenue requirement
Expecting a $500K R&D refund? Access up to $400K now

DO YOU QUALIFY?

Basic criteria to qualify

You don't need to be SaaS, tech, profitable, or debt-free. Here's what Tractor looks for.

Location

Australia or New Zealand

Trading History

12+ months

Monthly Revenue

$50K+ average

Cash Runway

3-6 months minimum

Growth

Revenue trending up

Typical lending limit

2-4x monthly revenue

Assessment in 3-5 business days. Funding can be finalised and transferred within 7 days.

GOOD TO KNOW

Companies that may not be the right fit

Less than 3 months cash runway

External debt over $1M

Tax liability over 3x monthly revenue

Negative net liquidity (current liabilities > current assets)

REQUEST A WARM INTRODUCTION

Let me introduce you to Tractor.

Fill in your details below and I'll personally make the introduction to the Tractor Ventures team with context on your business. This is not an application - it's a warm intro from someone they trust.

Michael will personally review your details and make the introduction to Tractor Ventures.

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