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Jul 1, 20157 min read
How to Build a World-Class SaaS Sales Team
On Thursday, June 25, Jason Lemkin, Managing Director at Storm Ventures , and Aaron Ross, author of Predictable Revenue , joined our CEO...


Jun 29, 20154 min read
The Difference Between Participating and Non-Participating Preferred Stock
Founders often have questions about different types of equity they can offer investors. Here's what you should know about preferred stock.


Jun 26, 20154 min read
Top 5 Reasons Why Startups Fail (And How to Avoid Them)
No one likes to talk about it, but the odds of success for startups are pretty slim. In order to move the needle in your favor, you first...


Jun 23, 20153 min read
Fundraising Etiquette: How to Land a VC Introduction
In the fundraising world, personal introductions and referrals are king. Word-of-mouth is still one of the most common ways deals get...

Jun 19, 20154 min read
The Path to Success: 4 Ways to Maximize Your Product Development Process
So you’re ready to start developing a new product or service idea? That’s great, but how can you ensure that you actually will achieve...


Jun 16, 20154 min read
Why VCs Only Invest in C Corporations
Not all corporations are created equal. Learn Why VCs prefer C-Corps and explore funding alternatives if you're startup isn't one.


Jun 12, 20153 min read
Why you need to have a founders’ agreement in place
One business risk many startups overlook is the relationship between cofounder(s). They assume formal agreements are unnecessary. Big...

Jun 1, 20151 min read
Pynwheel brings touchscreens home to multifamily real estate
Lighter Capital is excited to welcome another female entrepreneur from Denver, Colorado to our client roster. One of our oldest clients,...


May 27, 20152 min read
Qbox leverages $120K Lighter Capital loan to increase gross margin
Founded in 2012 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Qbox delivers enterprise search and analytics as a service by hosting and managing clusters of...


May 26, 20154 min read
4 Reasons Your Startup Shouldn’t Be an LLC
In the frantic life of a startup, founders often find themselves making countless decisions, day in, day out. The rapid-fire nature of...


May 22, 20154 min read
Beyond Sand Hill Road: Can Debt Be Growth Capital?
Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, California is the epicenter of VC. While many tech founders dream of scoring a deal with one of...

May 19, 20152 min read
9Mile Labs Graduation Day: 3 Takeaways
Last week, the Lighter Capital attended the graduation of nine startups that went through a 4-month program organized by 9Mile Labs, a...

May 15, 20153 min read
Is Your SaaS Startup Ready to Launch?
The launch of something new is one of the most thrilling moments for entrepreneurs and future-focused companies. A new product or service...

May 8, 20152 min read
What we learned from the 2015 Spring First Look Forum
At Lighter Capital, we think it’s important to give back to the local entrepreneur community in Seattle. We are proud to be part of this...


May 1, 20153 min read
What Startups Need to Know About Convertible Equity
Learn all about convertible equity, how it's different from convertible debt, and what startup founders need to know when raising capital.


Apr 22, 20151 min read
Another Lighter Capital client gets acquired: Congratulations to RedSpin!
We’re excited to announce that Lighter Capital portfolio company RedSpin, a leading provider of HIPAA IT security analysis, was recently...


Apr 15, 20152 min read
5 lending tech CEOs discuss small business lending innovation at LendIt
This week the Lighter Capital team has the great opportunity to be in New York, sponsoring the LendIt conference. LendIt is the largest...


Apr 13, 20153 min read
7 Mistakes Startups Make with Taxes
If you’ve only recently started up, you might think that worrying about and planning for taxes is something you can do later, when your...


Apr 7, 20153 min read
Online Lending and 3 Core Values We Believe In
We are proud to announce that Lighter Capital will be a sponsor of this year’s LendIt Conference , which is the world’s largest annual...


Apr 1, 20152 min read
Warrants vs. Options: Legalities and Tax Implications for Startups
Startup warrants and options are similar. See how they're used and structured differently, and how they're also taxed in in different ways.
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