How to Prep Your Startup's Financial Documents for Investors
You’ll need to present your financials to prospective investors to get funding for your startup. Here's how to prepare.
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- Nov 29
- 4 min
SaaS Financing Options to Fund Your Startup in 2024
Don't let opportunities pass you by! Check out these SaaS-friendly funding solutions to extend your runway and help your startup grow.
- Nov 15
- 3 min
The Australia Summit. Year Two.
Hot on the tail of our 3rd Annual U.S. Summit, we are thrilled to share the highlights of our 2nd Australian Summit in Melbourne.
- Nov 1
- 4 min
Benefits to Securing Funding Prior to the End of the Year
Growing startups need capital to maintain growth and cash runway. Here are 3 reasons founders look to secure funding before the new year.
- Oct 26
- 4 min
What is ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) and How Do You Calculate It?
Learn best practices for calculating annual recurring revenue (ARR), a critical metric for SaaS businesses.
- Oct 24
- 3 min
The Lighter Summit Returns. Year Three!
Our Summit offers founders dedicated space and time to effortlessly expand their networks and to tap into the Lighter Community brain trust.
- Oct 15
- 7 min
SaaS Growth Strategies: 6 Examples from Startups That Scaled ARR
Consider the following SaaS growth strategies to increase your revenue and growth rates.
- Sep 29
- 3 min
Lighter Capital's Semiannual Company Offsite: Learning, Laughter, and Unforgettable Moments
At Lighter Capital, we understand that a strong, cohesive team is at the heart of our success.
- Sep 28
- 4 min
SaaS EBITDA Margins and The Rule of 40
What is a good EBITDA margin for a SaaS startup, and what does the Rule of 40 tell you about your business? Get the answers here.
- Sep 26
- 7 min
Good Debt vs. Bad Debt: Know the Difference to Fund Your Startup Wisely
We’ve seen how debt can help and hurt a young startup. Learn how to recognize and avoid bad debt that could sink your startup.
- Sep 9
- 9 min
What Is Revenue-Based Financing and How Does It Work?
Our guide to revenue-based financing explores pros, cons, use cases, funding requirements & more. Find out if RBF is right for your startup.
- Sep 1
- 4 min
SaaS Gross Margins and How to Increase Yours
What's a good gross margin for SaaS startups? Compare yours to SaaS industry benchmarks and learn how to increase your profit margin.
- Aug 31
- 4 min
How to Calculate EBITDA Margin and What It Says About Your Financial Health
What is EBITDA margin, how is it calculated, and what does it tell you? Learn about this popular, alternative measure of profitability.
- Aug 30
- 5 min
Accounting for Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) in SaaS
SaaS startup financials often report cost of goods sold wrong, or don't account for it at all! Here's how to get it right.
- Aug 29
- 5 min
Gross Margin vs. Net Margin: Two Startup Profitability Calculations
How are gross profit margin and net profit margin different? Learn how to calculate each of them and why healthy margins are important.
- Aug 25
- 6 min
6 Good Reasons Startups Don't Pursue Venture Funding
Though VC funding can be the right fit for some startups, it’s important to ask yourself whether it’s the right fit for your startup.
- Aug 17
- 4 min
Tech Startup Survival Guide: Raising Cash When Funding Dries Up
Lighter Capital’s step-by-step survival guide helps tech startups navigate cash flow and funding to keep growing in a shaky economy.
- Aug 17
- 3 min
5 Ways to Reduce Customer Churn for Your SaaS Startup
Customer churn is a key metric for assessing the health of a SaaS business. Theses strategies can help you reduce and minimize churn.
- Aug 16
- 5 min
How to Calculate and Improve SaaS Revenue Churn Rates
Smart strategic decisions require knowing how much revenue your customers are bringing in, and more importantly, how much is churning out.
- Aug 15
- 3 min
Revenue Churn vs. Customer Churn: How to Analyze SaaS Churn Rates
The difference between customer and revenue churn is what your business is losing: customers or cash. Learn to analyze these key metrics.
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