Short-term financing—a loan that's paid back in 12 months or less—often attracts startup founders looking for lower capital costs and quick access to cash, but those benefits can fade quickly if the loan terms don’t line up with what the business needs. How do you know if short-term debt can help your SaaS business grow without adding unnecessary risk and costs? Start here.| Lighter Capital
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
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
