This page is dedicated to resources outlining funding solutions outside VC. A lot of envision applicants expressed interest in angel investing, crowdfunding, venture debt, SBIR grants, corporate VC, etc. This covers everyting from the top down:

Guides to Alternative Funding: (Big Shoutout to Lolita Taub for awesome content)

Alternatives to VC Funding That All Founders Should Know About

Alternative Funding Options For Startups Besides Venture Capital

Video on Alternative Funding Strategies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGVgamPNPNY

Podcast on Alternative Funding (Big thanks to Sachin Rekhi for great content):

Podcast: Bootstrapping, Alternative Funding, and Silicon Valley's Echo Chamber

Venture Debt:

The Business Model of VCs vs. Venture Debt Funds

Crowdfunding:

7 Strategies For Launching A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

IFundWomen Startup Funding For Women Entrepreneurs

SBIR Grants (For DeepTech/Science focused ventures):

SBIR - an Entrepreneur's Review