When your company is poised for exponential growth, you may have a shot at convincing venture capitalists to take a gamble on you, your team, and your product.But should you go down a VC-backed path if offered the opportunity? What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking venture capital? Some entrepreneurs take the VC plunge and others are nervous about sharks in the water — loss of control and significant startup equity dilution are two elements that scare away many entrepreneurs.Th...| Lighter Capital
When it's time to get serious and raise seed money for your startup, start here. Learn what it is and how to prepare for a seed round.| Lighter Capital
Who are angel investors? How do you find them? We explain how angel investments work and offer tips to help pre-revenue startups get funded.| Lighter Capital
Bootstrapping a startup and building a sustainable business not only requires disciplined cash flow management but also careful management of expenses—you have to be laser-focused on where every dollar goes. 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?| Lighter Capital
Get to know four common startup valuation methods and learn what can happen if your valuation is too high or too low.| Lighter Capital
Raising funds? Just want to know how valuation works? Learn how to value your startup with our Quick Guide for SaaS founders.| Lighter Capital
Explore the latest AI startup funding and investment trends, and learn alternative capital raising strategies for early-stage startups.| Lighter Capital
Explore non-dilutive funding for your startup, find out how to get it, and learn to evaluate its cost and value.| Lighter Capital
Though VC funding can be the right fit for some startups, it’s important to ask yourself whether it’s the right fit for your startup.| Lighter Capital