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In recent years, the Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model has gained traction as companies pursue automation without absorbing significant upfront capital expenditures. Rather than purchasing equipment outright, customers subscribe to robotic systems, shifting CapEx to OpEx. For providers, however, the capital burden does not disappear. It shifts to the balance sheet. Debt financing has increasingly become a strategic tool to bridge that gap. According to the International Fede

Image source: Unsplash Founder-led businesses in the lower middle market often find themselves in a tight spot. They need capital to grow, support working capital, acquisitions, capital equipment, and even shareholder dynamics (buyouts and liquidity events). However, business owners are often hesitant to give up ownership, or control, and funding options can be limited. Survey data supports the strength of that ownership instinct . In a recent global study of family and foun