What are the best funding options of a technology startup?

I am not an expert on funding issues but I am aware of some unique funding opportunities that may be available for technology-based start-ups. For many such companies, the most valuable asset they own (and sometimes the only asset they own of any value) is intellectual property (patents, trade secrets, copyrights, etc.). Some specialty lenders are willing to provide debt financing using IP assets as collateral. I've valued IP assets for start-ups looking to obtain such financing in the past. Of course, this is just of many financing options that may be available but many are not familiar with this potential option and in some cases it is a good fit for a growing company that has valuable IP and is looking for capital.