Who do we fund?
SaaS startups that are located in the United States, Canada, or Australia and have surpassed $200K ARR can get up to $4 million from us to accelerate growth, without giving up equity or control of their business.
Sound like any startups you know? If they need capital to grow, we’d love an introduction!
Scrappy bootstrappers
Savvy serial entrepreneurs
Corporate career rebels
Intrepid developers and creators
We love to work with:
Your Partner in Growth
Lighter Capital is an innovator in startup financing, providing a founder-friendly alternative to traditional bank loans and dilutive capital.
3,000+
applicants
a year
150+
Active Portfolio Companies
500+
Portco
Alumni
50,000+
Subscribed
Followers
Referral Partnership
Generate additional revenue by referring new business to us, and we’ll send the right startups to you.
Perks Partner
Offer your subscriptions and services at a discount to Lighter clients and effortlessly expand your client base.
Co-Marketing
Use the Lighter Capital megaphone to build your brand, amplify your expertise, and reach new prospects.
Open Avenues to New Business and Revenue
Just like the startups we fund, we believe slow and steady wins the race. Though we average 100 quality applications a week—more than 3,000 each year—only a fraction of them make it into our portfolio. It’s never easy telling talented founders no; but we can pay it forward by referring them to the right partners, and that could be you.
Connect With Our Portfolio of Growing Tech Startups
"Having worked with Lighter Capital and referred founders to them, I highly recommend their non-dilutive financing options for capital-efficient SaaS businesses. Founders not only retain ownership and control, but also they can use the capital to delay or navigate a venture raise until valuations become favorable. I've seen several founders use Lighter's financing to go straight to a larger growth equity round. A big plus is that you don’t need equity sponsorship to get funded by Lighter Capital, which enables founders to raise capital on their preferred timelines and terms."
Guarav Bhasin, Managing Director, Allied Advisers
Business Intelligence, Reporting & Cloud Services
Human Resources & Financial Services
Marketing, Sales & Consulting
Join a Diverse Startup Ecosystem
For startups to thrive, they need a vibrant and diverse ecosystem, including subject matter experts, advisors, banking services, affordable software, and access to growth capital (both non-dilutive and dilutive). Become part of a startup ecosystem that isn’t bound by geography, and let us connect you with revenue-generating startups that need your support!
Financial Services and HR
You can’t run a business without a bank. The startups in our network need reliable and supportive financial services partners to manage money and payments, obtain lines of credit, and more.
As startups grow and scale, they also need critical HR solutions to manage payroll, people, and benefits.
The entrepreneurs in our network value security, simplicity, automation, and cost, as well as service with a human touch when they need it.
“NAB is proud to partner with Lighter Capital, the pioneer and leader in revenue-based financing for technology companies. Startups are the highest growth sector in Australia and the bank is thrilled to work with Lighter to help fuel these companies with non-dilutive capital.”
Howard Silby, Chief Innovation Officer, NAB
Managed Services
We work with earlier stage startups that are bringing new platforms and software to market, one step at a time. Most tech entrepreneurs aren’t finance or legal experts, and sometimes they're running a one-man-or-woman show.
As they grow the business, help and guidance from outside consultants such as accountants, lawyers, marketers, or recruiters, and other managed service providers is extremely valuable—because they get to stay focused on what they’re really good at.
"Working with Lighter Capital can be transformative for any business. Their non-dilutive financing solutions are innovative and they deeply understand businesses that need to accelerate their growth and scale with confidence. Lighter Capital is not just a financier but a true partner, committed to nurturing a vibrant ecosystem of innovation and success. That’s their track record."
Philippe Bouissou, Ph.D., CEO, Blue Dots Partners
Software and Cloud
Software companies rely on other software and cloud providers to operate and scale efficiently. Bootstrapped startups need to keep costs as low as possible so they have money to reinvest in the business, which often makes founders open to using emerging technologies that are more affordable. If they can get a good deal or discount, even better. Discounts on certain solutions from market leaders are also very attractive, especially when there are high switching costs or the solution that can easily scale.
Through Lighter Capital’s Perks program, you can open up an efficient pipeline to new revenue and loyal customers for your cloud services, business intelligence software, HR software, CRM, or any other business software.
"Lighter Capital is a FANTASTIC partner and we love working with their team! They have earned our trust over the years and we know they will always take great care of our clients. The resources, education, and services they provide for our clients have been invaluable. I can't think of a better group of people to work with. We are truly grateful for their partnership and support."
Jeff Erickson, Strategic Partnerships, Forecastr
Startup Investors
No investor enjoys turning down capable founders with big ideas. If you discover a startup that isn’t a good fit for you, they might be a good fit for Lighter Capital's non-dilutive funding—or for another one of our partners. When we work together, you get to have a very different conversation and end on a high note. Is there a better way to strengthen a relationship that could grow over time?
Startups that raise non-dilutive capital aren't necessarily bootstrappers-for-life, either. We work with many founders who want to raise equity and we love to make the right introductions. In fact, one of our long-time VC partners has funded 5 of our portfolio companies.
Whether you’re an accelerator, an angel investor, a venture capitalist, or an investment banker, we want to work with you to help as many startups find the right capital to grow and succeed.
“We’ve seen how startups can rapidly grow from one or two people to employing hundreds of people—so supporting the growth of companies like these will create jobs for Victorians. The Venture Growth Fund addresses a gap in the market where technology-focused startups are often considered too risky to finance.”
Tim Pallas, Minister for Economic Development (Victoria, Australia)
Join today.
Build a better tomorrow.
Our passion is helping startups grow.
Let's build an ecosystem that empowers more startups to succeed. By combining your unique skills and product offerings with our non-dilutive financing, we can help more startups reach their fullest potential on their own terms.
Connect with us today, and let's explore all the ways we can collaborate.
Partner Benefits
Free and
Flexible
Every partnership is unique and costs you nothing. Together, we’ll explore how we can create the most value for each other.
Grow Your
Business
Tap into a robust pipeline of SaaS startups via our Perks program, referrals, and marketing throughout our network.
Build Stronger Relationships
Connect customers and colleagues to founder-friendly capital that lets them keep their equity and accelerate growth.
Expand Your
Network
Meet face-to-face with entrepreneurs, investors, and solutions providers at both regional and special events.
Put Our Relationships To Work for You
Since 2010, Lighter Capital has been helping entrepreneurs realize their dreams, on their terms, by providing the most founder-centric financing options. In relentless pursuit of our mission, we’ve built a supportive and engaged community of tech founders across the United States, Canada, and Australia, as well as a broad network of partners that are also in the business of supporting startups. Let's collaborate and keep growing together.
“Relationships do matter. You don’t always understand this when you just look at deal terms, but the quality of people you work with matters a lot. The people at Lighter Capital were a great sounding board when we were formulating our financing and growth strategies.”
David Lischner, CEO, Valant
"Lighter Capital has been an invaluable partner to the HubSpot for Startups community, supporting pitch events, pitch deck reviews, and investor workshops. Their hands-on approach and accessibility make them a key player in the startup ecosystem, filling a critical gap by offering both guidance and funding. Their commitment to startups and partners alike has made a lasting impact on early-stage success."
Walter Mannino, Sr. Principal Business Development Manager
