A SBLC Is A Legal Alternative To Venture Capital

By Deanne Shepard


There are times when starting a company or expanding an existing one requires a large infusion of capital. One way to get needed funds is to look for venture capital. This is money put up by investors who get a share of the company in return. An alternative to giving up ownership or control is to get a SBLC, which is similar to having a co-signer for a mortgage or a car loan - but on a much grander scale.

Banks, pension funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, and individuals with practically unlimited funds make up the major players in the world of finance. Dealers at the highest level move huge amounts of money around, much of it on paper only. Those who have purely personal portfolios don't really need to understand how the top works, but it is interesting.

The reputation of the bank or financial entity issuing the Letter of Credit (LC) is the backing for the document. In itself, a LC has no value. The transaction is similar to having a co-signer on a mortgage or a car loan - only on a much larger scale. In both instances, the backer hopes never to be called on to repay a loan or fulfill the terms of a contract.

Only the soundest of companies could persuade a financial entity to back them in this way. Posts online say that this process is used rarely and that it can be a front for scammers. Other websites present opportunities for those seeking financial backing, promising that their experts can make the transaction profitable and safe.

'Private placement' should also be understood. This refers to an offering of stock, bonds, or promissory notes to private investors, even though the securities are in public companies. This is a whole aspect of investing that many may never have heard of. A thorough knowledge of what is entailed is essential for those who have enough money to be on the receiving end of such offers.

Things get even more complicated when transactions involve other countries which may have their own regulations. One name that conjures up visions of fabulous wealth is Dubai. This 'emirate' - like a principality - is part of the United Arab Emirates. The powerful families of this federation have the means to offer and accept private offering of great magnitude.

The high finance of very rich individuals, nations, or organizations makes the financial world go round. Like all investments, there is risk as well as reward. The Letter of Credit (LC) is not meant to be used; it's a 'last resort' pledge to repay or fulfill contractual obligations that gives a company the scope to work and succeed. Often success requires an initial infusion of funds long before significant returns are realized.

Of course, this is all academic unless you have ten million dollars or more to invest or need that much or more. Those of us who deal in hundreds and thousands will never need a LC. However, it's fun to learn more about this shadowy world - maybe for a novel about a financial struggle on an international scale, where it's hard to tell the good guys from the bad.




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