Startup Finance,Loans and Debt Financing,Lighter Capital News
Introducing New Entrepreneur-Friendly Startup Financing Solutions
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.
Loans and Debt Financing,Venture Capital,Revenue-Based Financing
5 Reasons Why SaaS Entrepreneurs Should Think Twice About VC
Before you barrel ahead with crafting your pitch deck, stop and think twice about whether venture capital (VC) is the right choice for your business. VC has some major drawbacks, after all. Here are five reasons you may want to think twice about it.
Accounting & Taxes,Loans and Debt Financing,Startup Finance
Top 6 Financial Mistakes to Avoid for Startups
Startup leaders who understand (and avoid) specific financial mistakes across the three stages of their company’s life — early, mid and late — are positioned to win. Here are the top 6 financial mistakes to avoid across the three stages of your startup.
Loans and Debt Financing,Convertible Debt,Venture Capital
Exploring Venture Debt: Benefits, Risks, and Tradeoffs
Venture debt is a debt funding mechanism available only to venture-backed, early- and growth-stage companies. Here we explore venture debt pros and cons.
Loans and Debt Financing,Startup CEO Corner,Equity Financing
5 Reasons to Choose Debt Over Equity Financing
Debt financing may offer its own hidden benefits over equity financing. Here are five reasons not to be skittish about financing your company with debt.
Everything You Need to Know About the SBA’s 7(a) Loan
There are several financing options that a young tech company might find useful. The most common of these is the standard 7(a) SBA loan. Let’s review how it works and break down the details.
Industry Trends,Startup CEO Corner,Loans and Debt Financing
A Sustainable Way Forward for Online Lending
Federal Reserve Bank of New York released findings from its 2016 small business credit survey. One of the big takeaways? Small businesses really don’t like online lenders.
Loans and Debt Financing,Bank Debt
Funding Checklist: Documents for Securing a Traditional SMB Bank Loan
We outline the most common documents banks require for securing a traditional bank loan. Thinking about getting an SMB bank loan? This checklist will help.