Minh Le has been busy. As a market manager for Silicon Valley Bank’s Washington and Western Canada region, he helps entrepreneurs access various lines of credit. And last year, as venture capitalists slowed their spending in response to the cooling economy, he had a rush of new clients. “We’re seeing as much velocity as I’ve seen in the last decade,” said Le. As traditional venture capital becomes increasingly harder to raise, many startup advisors are telling founders to seek out alternative financing tools like venture debt or revolver loans as a way to secure cash and avoid taking on equity.