“Success Paradox” of Mobilization Funding
I was just reviewing the e-Boost guide on mobilization funding. As a CFO, I’m usually allergic to high-speed lending, but their point about the "Success Paradox" hit home. The bigger the contract we win, the more likely we are to go broke just trying to start it.
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That paradox is very real, especially in construction. Winning larger contracts often means heavier upfront costs—labor, materials, permits—long before the first invoice is paid. Used carefully, contractor mobilization funding isn’t about chasing fast money, but about matching cash flow timing to project reality. The key is understanding fee structure, repayment triggers, and whether funding is tied to a specific contract rather than general operations. The e-Boost breakdown of mobilization funding frames it less as “high-speed lending” and more as risk containment for growth-stage firms.