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Office Locations:
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719 2nd Ave Suite 1000
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-455-9633
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Information Technology
Media & Digital Media
Software & Internet
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Lighter Capital provides revenue-based financing to small businesses to fund growth in return for a small percentage of future years' revenues. Lighter Capital's revenue-based financing of up to $4M is intended for early-stage businesses that have established success and are primed for growth, but are cash-constrained and need access to capital. As a pioneer in providing revenue-based loans to startups, Lighter Capital is responsible for bringing the funding application and negotiation process online -- enabling applicants to have complete visibility into every aspect of the evaluation process. Additionally, Lighter Capital provides its portfolio companies with access to a set of support resources, such as executive counsel and marketing assistance. The firm's 'RevenueLoan' was created to be a light-weight and flexible financing option with entrepreneur-friendly terms. With no dilution, no loss of control, and no fixed repayment schedule, entrepreneurs can stay focused on growing their businesses. The firm's financing model is best suited for companies that are currently generating at least $200,000 in annual revenue. Since 2012, Lighter has provided over $200 million in growth capital to over 500 startups. Lighter Capital is affiliated with Founder's Co-op (see profile).
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Investment Firm Key
VC = Venture Capital
PE = Private Equity
A = Angel
I = Incubator
MB = Merchant Bank
VD = Venture Debt
FI = Family Investment Office
FOF = Fund of Funds
ED = Economic Development Office
TT = Technology Transfer Office
CVC = Corporate Venture Capital
SEC = Secondary Purchaser
HF = Hedge Fund/Mutual Fund
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COMPANY STAGE | REVENUE |
Venture Capital | |
Seed Stage (includes "pre-seed," or concept stage) | No Revenue |
Early Stage | Minimal Revenue |
Growth Stage (also called Mid-stage) | $2M-$7M |
Expansion Stage (also called Late-stage) | $7M and greater |
Private Equity | |
Lower Middle Market | $10M-$249M |
Middle Market | $250M-$499M |
Upper Middle Market | $500M-$1B |
Large Cap | >$1B |
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