Fundraising & Ops

A template for raising debt finance for your AI services business: Standard Agreement for Invoice Lending (SAIL)

Jun 24, 2026

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3 min read

A template for raising debt finance for your AI services business: Standard Agreement for Invoice Lending (SAIL)

We've seen strong demand for debt funding among AI services operators, and not enough clarity on what sensible terms actually look like. This is our attempt to fix that.

Daria Danilina

Fundraising & Ops

The Real Investment Playbook for AI Enablement Startups (2/2)

Mar 13, 2026

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9 min read

The Real Investment Playbook for AI Enablement Startups (2/2)

Dilutive capital is a poor fit for most AI services firms. Non-dilutive options are better but each has its own catch.

Daria Danilina

Fundraising & Ops

The Real Investment Playbook for AI Enablement Startups (1/2)

Mar 6, 2026

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14 min read

The Real Investment Playbook for AI Enablement Startups (1/2)

AI founders are in danger of accidentally signing term sheets that force their services firms into failing software moulds. Discover why the wrong capital kills more startups than the market does, and how to vet your next investor.

Daria Danilina