Lighter Capital

Non-dilutive growth capital for B2B SaaS and tech startups

At a glance

Founded 2010
Headquarters Seattle, Washington
Operates in United States, Canada and Australia
Ownership Private
Funding range Up to $10,000,000
Repayment Fixed share of monthly revenue until a 1.3x to 1.5x cap is met, typically around three years; fixed-payment term option available
Security Unsecured, no collateral required
Industries SaaS and technology businesses with recurring revenue
Capital deployed $550M+ across 660+ startups
Leadership Melissa Widner (CEO), Andy Sack (Founder)
Website lightercapital.com

Top products

Best suited for revenue-generating SaaS and tech startups that want non-dilutive growth capital instead of VC equity.

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About Lighter Capital

Lighter Capital is a Seattle-based financing provider, founded in 2010 by Andy Sack. It offers non-dilutive, revenue-based growth capital to B2B SaaS and recurring-revenue technology startups, letting founders keep control and equity, and operates across the US, Canada, and Australia.

Mission

Provide founder-friendly, non-dilutive growth capital so tech founders keep control and equity.

By the numbers

  • More than $550M in capital deployed to over 660 startups (company figures)
  • One of the pioneers of revenue-based financing, over 15 years ago

Company history

Lighter Capital is privately held and has operated as a revenue-based financing provider since 2010.

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