The Startup Finance Blog

Beyond extending access to non-dilutive funding, Lighter Capital believes in building long-term relationships with entrepreneurs and venture capital (VC) investors. Our model thrives on collaboration with startup founders and with VCs.

There are a variety of tech banks out there that are friendly to SaaS companies, but the banking world still feels relatively hostile to SaaS founders. So, what's a SaaS founder to do? We explore your options.

A business line of credit is an excellent choice of working capital for a growing venture. In this article, we explain how a business line of credit works, where to get one, the benefits of the Lighter Line of Credit, and what you need to qualify.

A small business term loan can be an excellent way to get your startup off the ground, but what is a term loan, what are the pros and cons, and how can you get one?

There are excellent arguments for seeking debt capital instead of venture funding. In this article, we'll cover the 4 most common sources of debt capital for pre-VC funded startups.

Startups have limited access to entrepreneur-friendly debt capital, so we’ve developed more flexible financing solutions to help you reach your next growth milestone – from revenue-based financing to term loans and lines of credit.

Understanding how to calculate the value of a startup and the different startup valuation methods is essential for entrepreneurs to learn.

Explore the changing landscape of tech startup financing and learn about the growing trend of alternative financing options like revenue-based financing.