When we talk about collateral, we end up thinking of losing assets and gaining liability, but that is not the full truth. Collateral support for businesses refers to an asset a borrower pledges to a lender to secure a loan. This collateral support acts as a guarantee that the lender (like private banks, businesses, or VC) can seize and sell if the borrower defaults on the repayment term. In simple terms, landowner-backed collateral reduces the risk for lenders and also builds trust between lenders towards the business in the market because of collateral security.