Don Muir
About Don Muir
Don Muir is the Co-Founder and CEO of Arc Capital Markets, a platform that revolutionizes the venture debt market by offering up to $250M in debt capital to technology companies through a streamlined application process.
Don Muir - Co-Founder & CEO
Don Muir is the Co-Founder and CEO of Arc Capital Markets, a platform tailored for premium technology companies seeking debt capital. Under his leadership, the company aims to simplify the venture debt market, offering unique solutions for founders and CFOs to optimize their financial structures. The motivation behind Arc Capital Markets was influenced by the collapse of regional banks that previously dominated the venture debt market.
Arc Capital Markets Overview
Arc Capital Markets provides a streamlined platform where technology companies can apply for up to $250M in debt capital. The platform connects businesses with a network of pre-qualified lenders managing a total of $100 billion in assets under management (AUM). Using Arc's platform, companies can complete onboarding in less than 10 minutes, and receive indicative terms within 1-5 business days, significantly accelerating the traditional debt capital raising process.
Unique Features of Arc Capital Markets
Arc Capital Markets stands out due to its frictionless application process that enhances the experience of raising debt capital. Unlike traditional methods, the platform allows founders and CFOs to optimize their debt capital structure with minimal effort. Startups benefiting from an active cash management account receive a 50% discount on all fees associated with Arc Capital Markets. Additionally, the company guarantees a $10,000 deposit into qualifying startups' Arc accounts if indicative terms are not provided, reflecting the confidence in their lender network.
Investment Opportunities with Arc Capital Markets
Proceeds from successful raises at Arc Capital Markets can be strategically invested to yield high returns. Companies have the option to invest in US Treasury Bills yielding up to 5.5% APY via the Arc Treasury account. The investments are diversified across the world's largest banks through a yield-bearing bank sweep, offering a combined $6M in FDIC and SIPC coverage. Alternatively, funds can be deployed using Arc's fee-free operating account to facilitate company growth.
New Products Launched by Arc Capital Markets
In the past year, Arc Capital Markets has expanded its offerings to include Global Treasury, Arc Platinum, and Venture Debt. These additional products further demonstrate Arc's commitment to providing comprehensive financial solutions for technology companies. Arc Platinum focuses on personalized treasury management, while Global Treasury offers international cash management services, complementing the Venture Debt product designed to support companies' growth ambitions.