Funding Ecosystem

There Are More Capital Options Than Most Founders Realize

There Are More Capital Options Than Most Founders Realize

The startup capital landscape includes several distinct categories.

Founder & Revenue

Bootstrapping
Friends and family
Customer-funded development
Early revenue

Government & Tax

Grants
Government contributions
Research funding
Wage subsidies
SR&ED and provincial tax incentives

Private Investment

Angels
Family offices
Venture capital
Corporate venture capital

Debt & Alternative

Conventional debt
Venture debt
Revenue-based financing
Crowdfunding

Strategic & Research

Partnerships
Licensing
Co-development
Research collaborations
Demonstration programs

Strong capital strategies combine the sources that best fit the company’s stage and needs.

The Thin Air Labs Funding Catalyst team has helped hundreds of startups and scaleups across North America secure non-dilutive funding like grants, tax incentives and more. Our team of experienced strategists and writers partner with founders to identify their business objectives and match them with appropriate funding opportunities. Our team saves founders time and energy, allowing them to stay focused on building their businesses.

To learn more about our Funding Catalyst service, go here.