The Startup Finance Blog

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?

As a business owner, it’s important to know what a personal guarantee on a business loan is - and, most importantly, that there are alternative funding options that don’t require one.

Debt covenants are promises borrowers make to engage or refrain from a specific action in return for a loan. Here's a rundown of everything founders should know about covenants - and why we don't use them on most loans.

When considering a business loan to finance your capital needs, you’ll no doubt encounter a number of funding options - but beware of the true cost of capital. Here's what to look out for.

Beyond extending access to non-dilutive funding, Lighter Capital believes in building long-term relationships with entrepreneurs and venture capital (VC) investors. Our model thrives on collaboration with startup founders and with VCs.

There are a variety of tech banks out there that are friendly to SaaS companies, but the banking world still feels relatively hostile to SaaS founders. So, what's a SaaS founder to do? We explore your options.

A business line of credit is an excellent choice of working capital for a growing venture. In this article, we explain how a business line of credit works, where to get one, the benefits of the Lighter Line of Credit, and what you need to qualify.

A small business term loan can be an excellent way to get your startup off the ground, but what is a term loan, what are the pros and cons, and how can you get one?