Top 10 Venture Debt Investors (2025)

• Last Updated: April 25, 2025

Total Investments

2,672

Successful Exits

478

Active Investors

242

Top Venture Debt Investors Overview

Introduction to Venture Debt Investors

Venture Debt investors play a crucial role in the startup ecosystem. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the most active and successful venture debt investors, based on their investment history, portfolio performance, and industry expertise.

How We Selected Top Venture Debt Investors

Our rankings are based on several key factors:

  • Number of investments made
  • Successful exits
  • Industry diversity and expertise
  • Team size and experience
  • Market presence and reputation
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Lighter Capital

Seattle, Washington, United States

Lighter Capital offers tech entrepreneurs with access to non-dilutive financing to help grow their companies without giving up equity.
Finance Venture Capital Software FinTech SaaS Venture Debt
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InnoVen Capital

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

InnoVen Capital, backed by Temasek and UOB Group, is Asia's leading venture lending firm with offices in Mumbai, Singapore and Beijing.
Finance Venture Debt
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Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Our mandate is to invest in the best interests of Canada Pension Plan contributors and beneficiaries and to maximize investment returns
Finance Financial Services Real Estate Association Management Consulting Non Profit Impact Investing Government Office Venture Debt
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Second Century Ventures

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Second Century Ventures (SCV) is a venture capital fund focused on promoting innovation in the real estate industry.
Financial Services Real Estate Venture Capital SaaS Commercial Real Estate Property Management Home Services Real Estate Investment Insurance Smart Home Corporate Venture Capital Venture Capital Venture Debt
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Picus Capital

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm with a long-term investment philosophy.
Finance Real Estate Health Care Transportation Renewable Energy Insurance Human Resources Venture Capital Venture Debt
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Trifecta Capital Advisors

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Trifecta Capital Advisors IndiaвАЩs first independent venture debt firm
Finance Financial Services Venture Capital Venture Debt
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Claret Capital Partners

London, England, United Kingdom

Claret Capital Capital (formally Harbert European Growth Capital) provides growth debt to European tech and life-science businesses.
Financial Services Venture Debt
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Viola Credit

Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel

Viola Credit is IsraelвАЩs leading private credit fund offering multi-strategy credit products to High growth companies in their growth stage.
Finance Financial Services Cryptocurrency Blockchain Venture Capital Venture Debt
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Harbert European Growth Capital

London, England, United Kingdom

Harbert European Growth Capital provides debt financing to European growth businesses, technology, life sciences & environmental sectors.
Financial Services Venture Debt
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Flashpoint

London, England, United Kingdom

Flashpoint is an international asset management firm investing in tech businesses.
Financial Services Venture Capital E-Commerce SaaS Internet of Things Cyber Security Venture Capital Venture Debt
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Venture Debt Investment Trends and Insights

Key Findings

  • Average investments per investor: 11.0
  • Most active sectors: Financial Services, Finance, Venture Capital, FinTech, Banking
  • Success rate (exits/investments): 17.9%

Summary of Top Venture Debt Investors

The venture debt investment landscape continues to evolve and grow. These top investors have demonstrated consistent success in identifying and supporting promising startups. Whether you're a founder looking for investment or an aspiring venture debt investor, these individuals represent some of the most knowledgeable and active participants in the startup ecosystem.

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