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Dec 17, 20151 min read

How to open the door to capital: Lighter Capital’s guide for tech startups

You’re about to go knocking on doors to raise capital for your growing tech company, but do you know how to maximize your chances to...

The Pros and Cons of Transitioning from a Service to a Product Company

Nov 12, 20154 min read

Accounting & Taxes

The Pros and Cons of Transitioning from a Service to a Product Company

It’s a ubiquitous trend in the world of software: service-based consulting companies transitioning to subscription-based SaaS product...

How to Use Financial Projections to Tell Your Growth Story

Nov 2, 20153 min read

Accounting & Taxes

How to Use Financial Projections to Tell Your Growth Story

Potential investors want more than your P&L and financial projections - they want your growth story. Here's how to give it to them.

How to Calculate SaaS Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)

Oct 9, 20151 min read

Metrics

How to Calculate SaaS Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)

One of the most important SaaS metrics to track is monthly recurring revenue (MRR). Here's how to calculate it.

Sep 28, 20153 min read

Bootstrapping

4 Alternative Loan Categories for SMBs

For many small and midsize businesses, obtaining traditional bank financing is more difficult than you might think. Old-school banking’s...

Sep 27, 20154 min read

Product

From Service to Product Company: Experts Share How to Do It Successfully

Our team just got back from Dreamforce 15 in San Francisco. At the conference, our CEO BJ Lackland participated in a session with Jason...

Top 5 Things to Know About Convertible Debt Structure

Sep 14, 20153 min read

Equity & Ownership

Top 5 Things to Know About Convertible Debt Structure

Understanding the convertible debt structure is essential to making smart startup funding decisions. Here are 5 things you need to know.

What Is Convertible Debt and Why Is It So Popular With Early-Stage Startups?

Aug 26, 20155 min read

Equity & Ownership

What Is Convertible Debt and Why Is It So Popular With Early-Stage Startups?

Convertible debt financing is a popular fundraising solution for early-stage startups. Learn how it works and what to look out for in these

Founder Compensation: How Much Should You Pay Yourself?

Aug 6, 20153 min read

Startup Leadership

Founder Compensation: How Much Should You Pay Yourself?

Seattle entrepreneur Dan Price from Gravity Payments made headlines a few months ago when he announced that his employees would make...

How to Attract Potential Buyers for Your Startup

Jul 31, 20153 min read

Funding & Finance

How to Attract Potential Buyers for Your Startup

It’s a question on the mind of many entrepreneurs. Namely, ‘how can I make my business attractive to potential acquirers?’ People start...

A Hidden Pitfall of Convertible Debt: Full Ratchet Anti-Dilution Rights

Jul 28, 20153 min read

Equity & Ownership

A Hidden Pitfall of Convertible Debt: Full Ratchet Anti-Dilution Rights

What are anti-dilution rights? And what is a full ratchet? Here's what startups need to know about convertible debt terms.

Jul 17, 20152 min read

Valuation

Which Kind of Valuation Do You Need and When?

Public business valuations, private company valuations, 409A valuation - what's the difference? Here's what startup founders need to know.

Liquidation Preference Multiples: The Hidden Trap of Convertible Debt

Jul 15, 20155 min read

Equity & Ownership

Liquidation Preference Multiples: The Hidden Trap of Convertible Debt

What are liquidation preference multiples and how can startup founders avoid deals with early investors that can cause big headaches later?

4 Reasons Why Too Many Angel Investors Can Be Problematic

Jul 10, 20153 min read

Funding & Finance

4 Reasons Why Too Many Angel Investors Can Be Problematic

Recently, the New York Times published a popular post about the right number of angel investors for startups. The story, titled For...

The Difference Between Participating and Non-Participating Preferred Stock

Jun 29, 20154 min read

Equity & Ownership

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.

Top 5 Reasons Why Startups Fail (And How to Avoid Them)

Jun 26, 20154 min read

Funding & Finance

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...

Fundraising Etiquette: How to Land a VC Introduction

Jun 23, 20153 min read

Funding & Finance

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 16, 20154 min read

Equity & Ownership

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.

Why you need to have a founders’ agreement in place

Jun 12, 20153 min read

Startup Law

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...

4 Reasons Your Startup Shouldn’t Be an LLC

May 26, 20154 min read

Startup Law

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...

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