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Equity vs Debt: Choosing the Right Capital Instrument

February 18, 2026 · 6 min read

The choice between equity and debt goes well beyond the cost of capital. It is a decision about control, dilution, flexibility and how much risk the company — and its shareholders — can genuinely absorb. Companies that start from the instrument, rather than the objective, tend to raise capital that fits the market rather than the business.

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