SurgePays raises $500K via secured convertible note
What's the deal? SurgePays has entered a secured note purchase agreement with an undisclosed accredited investor for a $500,000 convertible promissory note.
The Nasdaq-listed company signed the deal on June 16, 2026. It will use proceeds for business development, general working capital, and repaying senior debt.
The note converts into common stock at $4.00 per share for the first 20% of its value. It is secured by substantially all of the company's assets, including receivables, inventory, equipment, and intangibles.
Why now? The funding tackles two needs at once: fresh working capital for growth and repayment of senior debt that could cut interest costs.
The note may face mandatory conversion after six months, giving the investor a path from debt to equity.
What could go wrong? If the note converts to shares, existing shareholders could see their stakes diluted — a risk that grows if the conversion price drops below $4.00.
The deal carries default triggers, including failure to meet SEC reporting rules, delisting from The Nasdaq Capital Market, or missed payments. Any of these could accelerate repayment.
The shares are unregistered and can only be resold under strict conditions.
The signal: SurgePays is leaning on private capital markets rather than a public raise, a common route for smaller listed firms seeking quick, flexible funding. The structure — secured debt with an equity option — lets the company access cash while handing the investor downside protection, suggesting a cautious appetite for backing small-cap names on tighter terms.
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