David Beckham’s health drink startup IM8 takes $1B from General Catalyst’s unusual CVF fund

David Beckham's health startup IM8 has secured $1 billion in non-dilutive funding from General Catalyst's Customer Value Fund. The deal uses a revenue-sharing model rather than traditional equity, allowing the company to scale without ownership dilution.
Why it matters
This deal highlights the growing trend of alternative financing models for startups that prioritize predictable revenue over traditional venture capital equity.
David Beckham’s startup IM8 has taken on $1 billion in funding from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF), the company announced on Tuesday.
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