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The subscription cash curve
You spend to acquire a subscriber up front — marketing, onboarding — but recover it over many months of recurring payments. Fast growth widens that gap, so scaling needs funding even when the model is sound.
Fund the acquisition gap
A working-capital facility funds customer acquisition ahead of the recurring revenue that repays it. Predictable subscription income is exactly the kind of reliable cash flow lenders value.
Know your payback period
Fund acquisition against a known payback — how many months until a subscriber repays their acquisition cost. Model it on the return-on-borrowing calculator so growth stays profitable.
What it means for you
Credicorp lends to your company, not to you personally, and takes no personal guarantee. See business loans or apply online when the numbers work.
Frequently asked questions
Can a subscription business get finance to grow?
Yes — predictable recurring revenue is attractive to lend against. A working-capital facility funds the up-front cost of acquiring subscribers ahead of the recurring income that repays it.
How do I fund customer acquisition in a subscription model?
A working-capital facility covers acquisition spend ahead of the recurring revenue. Fund it against a known payback period so each cohort of subscribers repays its acquisition cost profitably.
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