The Startup Finance Blog

Data matters at Lighter Capital. It’s the primary tool we use to make financing decisions. Data matters to venture capitalists (VCs) as well. But is it the primary tool that VCs use to make investment decisions?

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 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.

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

Capital-as-a-Service is a form of funding that leverages technology to partner with startups as they grow. This model automates the funding process to rapidly structure and fund loans so that startup founders can spend less time fundraising and more time growing their businesses.

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.

Kim Folsom, CEO and founder of LIFT Development Enterprises and Founders First Capital Partners, and BJ Lackland, CEO of Lighter Capital, discussed what makes RBF unique and attractive, and shed light on whey it can be an effective option for women and minorities.

Boast Capital CEO Lloyed Lobo and our CEO BJ Lackland discussed how to fund your startup with revenue-based financing and R&D tax credits.