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Feb 27 min read
Should Bootstrapped Startups Avoid Debt?
Financial flexibility is a luxury that bootstrappers often don’t have. A little extra cash can go a long way. Is debt right for you?


Jan 294 min read
5 Principles of Bootstrapping a New Business
If you're determined to bootstrap your way to success, commit to these 5 bootstrapping principles.


Oct 24, 20242 min read
5 Tips for Managing Debt at a Growing Startup
Debt can be a powerful asset for fueling growth. Though acquiring and managing debt can be a risky endeavor. Learn to manage debt wisely.


Sep 26, 20245 min read
SaaS Financing Options to Fund Your Startup in 2025
Don't let opportunities pass you by! Check out these SaaS-friendly funding solutions to extend your runway and help your startup grow.


Jun 20, 20244 min read
What Is A Personal Guarantee On A Business Loan?
Don't risk your life's savings for a startup business loan! Learn about personal guarantees, and whether or not you have to agree to them.


May 1, 20247 min read
How to Grow a SaaS Business, Fast
Consider the following SaaS growth strategies to increase your revenue as well as your growth rate.


Sep 9, 202311 min read
What Is Revenue-Based Financing and How Does It Work?
Our guide to revenue-based financing explores pros, cons, use cases, funding requirements & more. Find out if RBF is right for your startup.


Aug 11, 202310 min read
The Bootstrapped Startup’s Guide to Debt Financing
If you’re looking for an alternative to venture capital to grow your startup, our debt financing guide is a great place to start!


Aug 17, 20214 min read
How to Bootstrap Your SaaS to $100M ARR
Get inspired by the strategies the founders of MailChimp, Atlassian, and Tableau used to maximize their margins and grow without VC.


Apr 21, 20214 min read
Comparing Startup Financing Options
There are more startup financing options than ever. Compare the pros and cons of these 3 popular VC-alternative funding sources.


Dec 20, 20194 min read
Considering a Business Loan? Don’t Ignore the True Cost of Capital
When considering a business loan to finance your capital needs, you’ll no doubt encounter a number of funding options. There are several...


Nov 21, 20193 min read
Channel Your Inner Unicorn: Lessons from the $1B Market Cap Club
If you’re at the helm of a fast-growing startup, you may have wondered if your innovative project has what it takes to become a unicorn....


Oct 30, 20194 min read
What Is the Working Capital Turnover Ratio and How Is It Calculated?
What is working capital? Working capital is to a startup as wind is to a sailboat. Learn how to calculate and manage this critical metric.


Sep 11, 20195 min read
Startup Lines of Credit: What SaaS Businesses Need to Know
A business line of credit can help growing SaaS startups fund working capital and manage cash flow. Here's what founders need to know.


Jul 19, 20194 min read
What Is a Term Loan and How to Get a Loan for Your Small Business
Tech startups are often focused on a variety of high-profile funding options to help get their small businesses off the ground. Angel...


Apr 17, 20194 min read
Funding for Startups That Are ‘Non-VC-Compatible’
Is your SaaS startup 'non-VC-compatible?' We explain what that means and discuss friendlier funding options to help you scale.


Feb 19, 20194 min read
Startup Funding: When to Bootstrap vs. Raise Equity
When is bootstrapping best, and when is it best to raise equity? Here's a guide for making this critical startup funding decision.


Jan 30, 201910 min read
Strategies for Raising Capital to Build a Startup Team
Start planning to build your early startup team, how you'll compensate them, and your strategy for raising the capital you need.


Oct 19, 20184 min read
What Documents Are Required for Securing a Traditional SMB Bank Loan for My Startup?
To help you be more successful in securing a SMB loan, we’ve outlined the most common documents banks require.

Jan 23, 20184 min read
Funding for Entrepreneurs from Underrepresented Communities
A recent webinar co-hosted by Lighter Capital and Founders First Capital Partners offered insight into how revenue-based financing (RBF)...
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