Borrowers are not typically limited in the way that they use venture loans; the loans can be used towards financing growth, cushioning for the unexpected, general corporate purposes, funding to profitability and financing acquisitions. The benefits of taking a venture loan is to provide funds to accelerate growth, achieve higher valuations and/or cushion for the unexpected. In all cases, venture loans are beneficial for existing shareholders because it allows a company to raise capital without giving up additional equity.