1. Crowdfunding

• Pros: Access to capital, market validation, and exposure.
• Cons: Time-consuming, platform fees, public scrutiny.

2. Angel Investors

• Pros: Significant capital, expertise, and flexible terms.
• Cons: Equity dilution, investor expectations, competitive to find.

3. Venture Capital (VC)

• Pros: Large capital, strategic guidance, future funding.
• Cons: Equity dilution, high return expectations, hard to qualify.

4. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending

• Pros: Easier access, lower interest rates, quick processing.
• Cons: Personal liability, limited loan amounts, lender risk.

5. Revenue-Based Financing

• Pros: Flexible repayments, no equity dilution, quick access.
• Cons: High cost of capital, revenue fluctuations, eligibility criteria.

6. Factoring/Invoice Financing

• Pros: Quick cash flow, no debt or equity, fast processing.
• Cons: High fees, short-term fix, potential customer relationship issues.

7. Microloans

• Pros: Accessible for small amounts, lower interest rates.
• Cons: Limited funding, strict eligibility, repayment pressure.