The Startup Finance Blog | Lighter Capital

Oct 24, 20233 min read

The Lighter Summit Returns. Year Three!

Our Summit offers founders dedicated space and time to effortlessly expand their networks and to tap into the Lighter Community brain trust.

How to Define and Build Your Startup's Company Culture

Oct 12, 20234 min read

People & Culture

How to Define and Build Your Startup's Company Culture

Here are three tips for shaping a startup culture that ensures your team can reach its goals without falling apart in tough times.

Lighter Capital's Semiannual Company Offsite: Learning, Laughter, and Unforgettable Moments

Sep 29, 20233 min read

Events

Lighter Capital's Semiannual Company Offsite: Learning, Laughter, and Unforgettable Moments

At Lighter Capital, we understand that a strong, cohesive team is at the heart of our success.

Sep 28, 20235 min read

Funding & Finance

SaaS EBITDA Margins and The Rule of 40

What is a good EBITDA margin for a SaaS startup, and what does the Rule of 40 tell you about your business? Get the answers here.

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt: Know the Difference to Fund Your Startup Wisely

Sep 26, 20236 min read

Funding & Finance

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt: Know the Difference to Fund Your Startup Wisely

We’ve seen how debt can help and hurt a young startup. Learn how to recognize and avoid bad debt that could sink your startup.

What Is Revenue-Based Financing and How Does It Work?

Sep 9, 202311 min read

Funding & Finance

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.

SaaS Gross Margins and How to Increase Yours

Sep 1, 20234 min read

Funding & Finance

SaaS Gross Margins and How to Increase Yours

What's a good gross margin for SaaS startups? Compare yours to SaaS industry benchmarks and learn how to increase your profit margin.

How to Calculate EBITDA Margin and What It Says About Your Financial Health

Aug 31, 20234 min read

Funding & Finance

How to Calculate EBITDA Margin and What It Says About Your Financial Health

What is EBITDA margin, how is it calculated, and what does it tell you? Learn about this popular, alternative measure of profitability.

Accounting for Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) in SaaS

Aug 30, 20235 min read

Funding & Finance

Accounting for Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) in SaaS

SaaS startup financials often report cost of goods sold wrong, or don't account for it at all! Here's how to get it right.

Gross Margin vs. Net Margin: Two Startup Profitability Calculations

Aug 29, 20235 min read

Funding & Finance

Gross Margin vs. Net Margin: Two Startup Profitability Calculations

How are gross profit margin and net profit margin different? Learn how to calculate each of them and why healthy margins are important.

Tech Startup Survival Guide: Raising Cash When Funding Dries Up

Aug 17, 20235 min read

Funding & Finance

Tech Startup Survival Guide: Raising Cash When Funding Dries Up

Lighter Capital’s step-by-step survival guide helps tech startups navigate cash flow and funding to keep growing in a shaky economy.

5 Ways to Reduce Customer Churn for Your SaaS Startup

Aug 17, 20234 min read

Metrics

5 Ways to Reduce Customer Churn for Your SaaS Startup

Customer churn is a key metric for assessing the health of a SaaS business. Theses strategies can help you reduce and minimize churn.

How to Calculate Your SaaS Startup's Customer Churn Rate

Aug 11, 20232 min read

Metrics

How to Calculate Your SaaS Startup's Customer Churn Rate

Calculate your customer churn rate (CCR) to understand if your customers are happy and you're meeting their needs. We show you how.

The Bootstrapped Startup’s Guide to Debt Financing

Aug 11, 202310 min read

Funding & Finance

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 10, 20237 min read

Valuation

How to Increase Your Tech Startup's Valuation

There are good reasons to increase your SaaS startup's valuation! Learn different ways to drive a higher valuation for your business.

How To Calculate Your Startup’s Burn Rate and Manage It

Aug 10, 20235 min read

Funding & Finance

How To Calculate Your Startup’s Burn Rate and Manage It

Your burn rate, or how fast you spend your cash, requires a balanced approach to risk. Here's how to calculate your burn rate and manage it.

What is Total Addressable Market (TAM) and How to Calculate It

Aug 8, 20236 min read

Metrics

What is Total Addressable Market (TAM) and How to Calculate It

Total Addressable Market (TAM) is an excellent metric to look at when trying to gauge your startup’s growth potential. Here's how to use it.

HBox raises $2.1M to transform virtual healthcare

Aug 1, 20232 min read

Client Spotlight

HBox raises $2.1M to transform virtual healthcare

HBox showed incredible growth by doubling its customer base and increasing revenue more than 300% last year; and the momentum continues.

Startup Runway Explained: Don't Let Your SaaS Run Out of Cash

Jul 28, 20236 min read

Funding & Finance

Startup Runway Explained: Don't Let Your SaaS Run Out of Cash

Find out how much runway your SaaS startup should have and how to extend your runway if you need more to sustain growth.

How SaaS Startups Can Minimize Their Customer Concentration Risk

Jul 28, 20235 min read

Customers

How SaaS Startups Can Minimize Their Customer Concentration Risk

Guide your SaaS startup from idea to product-market fit to revenue growth, while minimizing your customer concentration risk.

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