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Inaugural Founder and CEO Summit 2021: More Than Money

With over 10 years of providing revenue-based financing to our clients, we’ve built an impressive portfolio network of SaaS businesses. We take pride in helping our clients succeed. In an effort to give more than money (and partner perks), we are prioritizing community. The launch of our Inaugural Founder and CEO Summit was the first of many in-person events to educate and foster connections between entrepreneurs. Lighter Capital Founder and CEO Summit 2021 “Real people with

Now Offering Canadian Tech Startups Access to Entrepreneur-Friendly Financing

I am thrilled to announce that Lighter Capital is making its growth capital offerings – term loans with approval for a forward commitment and lines of credit – available in Canada. After much hard work and dedication from our fantastic team, the expansion of our startup financing solutions will provide Canadian entrepreneurs with an alternative to traditional equity sources. Given how quickly the technology industry is growing in Canada, we believe there will be a significant

How Lighter Capital Streamlines Startup Financing Applications

Revenue-based financing is an excellent option for startups that need money to grow, but that don’t want to trade their valuable equity for investments. In today’s market, especially with SaaS startups, the amount of time needed to bring a product to market has shrunk, and because of this, startups are less likely to seek venture capital funding. Rather than diluting ownership and giving up some control in their companies, founders can use alternative startup financing — reve

The Role of Data in Venture Capital and Revenue-Based Financing

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? No, according to survey-based research published by PitchBook. As a data-oriented person, I was interested in the numbers behind how VCs use data today (I would have been more interested had the research been based on actual data rather than a survey). Reading the stu

What Is the Best Tech Bank for Financing Startups?

Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey – taking an idea and turning it into a growing business – takes guts. This long road to success is not as glamorous as the average person might assume. In fact, it’s often a rollercoaster ride filled with ups and downs, amidst a sea of stress and unknowns. And for the software-as-a-service (SaaS) entrepreneur seeking funding, all this gets compounded by the reality that most banks won’t fund SaaS companies. That’s because SaaS companie

Lighter Capital Makes the Inc. 5000 List – Four Years in a Row!

For the fourth time, Lighter Capital has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000, coming in at 1,557 on the list. This ranking coincides with Lighter Capital hitting some critical milestones. To date, Lighter Capital has provided over $165MM in more than 600 rounds of financing to over 350 startups. Inc. Magazine has revealed that Lighter Capital is No. 1,557 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represen

SaaS Growth Strategies: When to Grow Slow vs. Step on the Gas

SaaS businesses stereotypically pursue rapid growth. The dream seems to go like this: Jump out of the gate, sprint toward some venture capital funding, get a massive cash infusion to launch into the stratosphere, pull in massive revenue numbers, impress everyone, and crescendo in an exit that makes you a millionaire. Somewhere along the line, as a side note, you will likely spend some time actually building a business… hopefully even one you like or that does some good for so

May Deal Roundup

May was another great month here at Lighter Capital! We closed seven deals — three with new clients and four with returning borrowers. Welcome to our new clients and congratulations to all on your continued growth! Here’s a rundown of our May deals. New Clients Vision LTC is the leading analytics platform serving the senior housing industry, offering easy-to-use tools that provide help users analyze data and predict change. Swoogo‘s event management software is equipped to ma

How Knowify Found the Perfect Source of Funding

Marc Visent, CEO of Knowify, and Allen Johnson, Chief Investment Officer at Lighter Capital, recently joined Intuit’s Developer Evangelist David Leary to talk about Knowify’s funding journey in an online “fireside chat.” Here are some takeaways: On Lighter Capital understanding SaaS models: In seeking funding, Visent appreciated how Lighter Capital understands how SaaS companies work. “A bank doesn’t have the knowledge to lend to a subscription-based company like ours, but Li

Lighter Capital Named Fastest Growing Private Tech Company in Washington

We’re thrilled to announce Puget Sound Business Journal has ranked Lighter Capital #4 on its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in Washington, in commemoration of our 457% revenue growth since 2013. Even more impressive, Lighter Capital is the only tech company ranked in the top 5, making it the fastest growing private tech company in the state. To be considered for the list, companies must be globally headquartered in Washington and privately held with at l

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