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Coho Growth’s first anniversary
Rob Foxall Rob Foxall

Coho Growth’s first anniversary

In November 2023, Mark Bakker, Mike Walkinshaw, and I came together to launch Coho Growth with a clear vision and strong values at its core. Our foundation rests on three guiding principles:

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The OCC’s directive for Venture Lending - what it means for entrepreneurs and investors
Mark Bakker Mark Bakker

The OCC’s directive for Venture Lending - what it means for entrepreneurs and investors

The era of easy fundraising for tech firms is over is alive and well — if you know where to look.

On the surface, the market seems bleak. VCs have pulled back. Angels are few and far between. Previously startup-friendly banks were spooked by the March ‘23 collapse of SVB. And now, a key U.S. banking regulatory agency has issued guidance for banks to further tighten their venture lending standards.

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