Matt Dowling
Investment Director Australia
We're committed to Australian startups
Lighter Capital and Fintech Australia partner to expand the Australian startup ecosystem
To grow more Australian startups, Lighter Capital and FinTech Australia are partnering to advance the Australian startup ecosystem, by nurturing and growing a better, more innovative, and advanced Fintech economy and culture.
Lighter Capital secures $30M Fund from the Victorian government to invest in tech startups
Under the Venture Growth Fund, the government co-invests with institutional investors in Australia to give high-growth, revenue-generating startups access to non-dilutive capital to expand their businesses and increase their workforces.
Lighter Capital and NAB collaborate to boost innovation for Australian startups
Choosing the right long-term growth partners saves you time when you’re busy growing, and it lays the foundation for your expansion and success. Reach your next milestone with our exclusive offer, tailored to the needs of early-stage Australian startups.
Provided over $350M+ in financing
Australian clients gain $200,000 in product discounts
Active 100+ Founder/CEO community
The largest network of banking, venture, and legal partners
Financing that supports expansion into US market
20%+ of clients have already had a profitable acquisition
Unlike other funding, you’ll never sell equity, pay origination fees, hand over board seats, sign a personal guarantee, or covenant.
Lighter Capital is in a class by itself
If your startup is already making $200K ARR, we can find a non-dilutive financing solution
You can customize your payback terms
You can scale financing to your revenue type
Your financing will align with your strategy and goals
You can find solutions to get multiple financing rounds
You can access financing up to $4M within a few days
Grow your startup’s valuation without selling equity
Drive growth through acquisitions
Buyout existing investors
Improve valuation for future funding rounds
Bridge equity funding rounds
Invest in R&D and product development
Grow your sales or marketing team
We fund high growth Australian SaaS startups
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“Lighter Capital helped us get the funding we needed at a critical time in our growth, allowing us to continue to aid schools around Australia with their everyday administrative tasks.”
Blake Garrett, School Bytes CEO
What's required?
No pitch decks, no business plans.
Profitability is not required, but having steady revenue is key.
Apply quickly and easily if you meet these simple criteria:
You have an array of revenue sources
You serve a diverse clientele buying your products or enlisting your services.
You generate recurring revenue
You have at least $200K in ARR from software, SaaS, tech services or a similar sector.
You’re in the US, Canada, or Australia
You have a headquarters, branch or subsidiary in one of these countries.
