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Sitemate scales 20x with a hybrid growth capital strategy

The Sydney-based built world software company scaled fast and kept founders in control by pairing non-dilutive debt financing with a major equity raise. 

Sitemate scales 20x with a hybrid growth capital strategy

Cash plus connections: how Flip scaled with debt to a $20M Series A

Early non-dilutive financing from Lighter Capital — and a well-timed investor introduction — helped power Flip's rise from a scrappy startup to a vertical AI voice leader, now with a $20M Series A and more than 300 million calls automated.

Cash plus connections: how Flip scaled with debt to a $20M Series A

How ProLine found the equity investor it wasn't even looking for

The roofing-CRM startup wasn't just uninterested in venture capital — it was actively against raising, and ignored its future investor's early emails. Then a warm introduction surfaced a growth-equity partner that shared its long-term vision.

How ProLine found the equity investor it wasn't even looking for

Hyphen Health expands to become Australia’s largest online sexual health service

Looking to expand the business through M&A opportunities, Hyphen Health CEO and co-founder turned to non-dilutive financing to prepare the business.

Hyphen Health expands to become Australia’s largest online sexual health service

ProSpend CEO bypasses venture capital funding to succeed in $19B market

Sharon Nouh bootstrapped her startup to become a leading spend management platform among established global players, proving skeptical VCs wrong.

ProSpend CEO bypasses venture capital funding to succeed in $19B market

Qnary flies higher with the growth partner that thinks like a startup

Company leaders were ready to scale, but their long-time lender was holding them back. Qnary needed a new capital partner who understood the needs of a high-growth startup. After switching to Lighter Capital, “a debt provider that’s essentially a VC partner,” the business really soared.

Qnary flies higher with the growth partner that thinks like a startup

Numeracle calls in a VC alternative to fund rapid growth

Instead of ceding 10% of the company to prospective VCs, Numeracle’s leaders discovered non-dilutive financing and what that equity stake would have cost them — it was millions.

Numeracle calls in a VC alternative to fund rapid growth

Style Arcade turns early success into a runway for growth

For a young startup, time is money. Over 12 months, Wessels secured three rounds of non-dilutive funding to broaden the business and add features and benefits to the software platform.

Style Arcade turns early success into a runway for growth

Online marketplace BloomNation revolutionizes the multi-billion-dollar retail floral sector

Non-dilutive funding fueled its 50% growth year over year, solidifying the platform for an $11 million Series B funding round. The Santa Monica, Calif., startup eschewed cumbersome traditional financing in favor of Lighter Capital’s flexible alternatives.

Online marketplace BloomNation revolutionizes the multi-billion-dollar retail floral sector

Beachly rides a wave of success following multiple funding rounds

Fashion company Beachly is riding a wave of success thanks to funding by Lighter Capital. By scaling its product offerings and cultivating a partnership with SeaTrees to restore ocean ecosystems, Beachly subscribers look stylish and feel empowered.

Beachly rides a wave of success following multiple funding rounds

Client Stories

When our clients win, we all win. Learn how our community members have used Lighter Capital financing to achieve extraordinary results.

Qnary leaders were ready to scale, but their longtime lender was holding them back. Qnary needed a new capital partner who understood the ups and downs and needs of a high-growth startup. After switching to Lighter Capital, “a debt provider that’s essentially a VC partner,” the business soared.

Ray Carbonell

CEO at Qnary

Ray Carbonell, Qnary

Instead of ceding 10% of the company to prospective VCs, Numeracle’s leaders discovered non-dilutive financing and what that equity stake would have cost them — it was millions.

Scott Sehon

CFO at Numeracle

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