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Want an easy way to compare your startup’s financial metrics to benchmarks from businesses that are similar to yours? 🧞 Wish granted 🧞 Try our new SaaS Benchmarks Calculator and see how you stack up to startups in the same industry vertical or growth stage. https://lnkd.in/g74QWxgc #SaaSstartups #startupgrowth #startupbenchmarks #SaaSperformance

This week we reached 20k followers on Linkedin! 🎉 We’re incredibly grateful for the amazing community we’ve built here. It’s a privilege to share our content, insights, how-tos, and highlights with all of you. We are dedicated to supporting the Lighter Capital community in learning and growing, and we’re excited to continue this journey alongside you all. Cheers! 💙 💛

If you're still outsourcing your IT operations, you're likely spending too much time and money on expensive MSPs that come with a complicated onboarding process and limited IT support. Our partner, Electric AI, offers a better solution by offering IT and security management all in one easy-to-use platform. No more unpredictable costs, SLAs, and those endless back-and-forths with MSPs. Electric AI empowers you to handle IT and security in-house, with features like employee and customer data protection, streamlined device provisioning, HR integration, and effortless onboarding and offboarding. 🔒 Ready to learn more? Try Electric AI today 👉 https://www.electric.ai/ 

Up to 40% of a SaaS company’s overall churn is a result of delinquent churn, or losing customers due to payment problems – expired, canceled, or frozen cards. What’s even more concerning? Only 5% of customers affected by these issues return with a different payment method. Check out our 5 strategies to boost retention and minimize payment-related losses.👇 https://lnkd.in/gcjJjvWN

When most founders think funding, they think VC. 💸 But VC is a high-risk, high-reward game. For many startups, bootstrapping and alternative methods of raising capital-without selling equity or giving up control-is often the best path to success. Before you set your sights on a VC round, consider these 5 reasons why founders decide against taking VC funding and instead choose to fuel their growth on their own terms. ⬇️

Happy Valentine’s Day from Lighter Capital! 💖🍬 Share the love to with favorite founder or bootstrapper today with a candy heart that speaks their language.   Let’s celebrate the love of building, growing, and turning dreams into reality. 🚀

Startmate just announced its cohort for the Summer 2025 Accelerator! 🎉 A huge congratulations to the 28 entrepreneurs selected to join this incredible group. From beauty to education, and sales to sustainability, these founders are using AI to reshape industries, connect generations, and create solutions that will have a lasting impact on our world. These founders aren’t just building companies – they’re building a better future. We’re excited to see what’s next for this talented group, and we can’t wait to cheer them on at Demo Day this May! Chirp, Circular Sourcing, duohub, Edsemble, Evidentful, Fluency, Gloss Guide, Landid, Luniate, NOD, O3, PentaCue AI, Puralink, Slice, Vulnetix, Zipline AI Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gpFE2-VW

🚀 Lighter Capital is thrilled to be attending the 11th SaaStr Annual in the Bay Area this May 13-15, 2025 ! We’re excited to connect with SaaS entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders – and we’d love for you to join us! Over the years Lighter Capital has funded 15+ companies directly through connections made at SaaStr. Last year, we had incredible conversations and we're looking forward to meeting more passionate founders and helping SaaS companies scale to new heights. Why you shouldn't miss this year’s event: It’s the conference for SaaS Entrepreneurs: SaaStrAnnual is designed for SaaS entrepreneurs who are serious about scaling. With 50+ hours of practical, actionable content from over 300 top SaaS leaders, you'll get real growth strategies - no fluff. Great networking Opportunities: With over 1,000 1:1 Braindates, expert-led roundtables, and dozens of workshops, this is the place to connect with fellow founders, execs, and innovators. Meet Investors & VCs: Participate in the Meet a VC program, connect with potential funders, or even pitch your startup at the new Pitch Stage! Got questions about funding or scaling? Just want to connect in person? Our Investment and Partnerships teams will be on-site and ready to offer insights. Contact us at info@lightercapital.com to set up a meeting! We can't wait to see you there! 

The State of Australian Startup Funding 2024 Report from Cut Through Venture and Folklore Ventures recently went live – and it’s packed with insights you should know. Based on surveys of around 1,000 Australian founders and startup investors, here are the key takeaways: ✅$4 billion raised across 414 deals ✅1 new unicorn emerged ✅NSW led in capital raised ✅Fintech topped the charts with $947 million in funding ✅55% of investors reported a portfolio company shutdown ✅93% of investors saw staff layoffs at portfolio companies ✅Female founders raised 15% of equity capital ✅Median deal size ranged from $1M (angel & pre-seed) to $18.2M (Series B)

Unlike traditional venture capital or loans, non-dilutive funding lets you raise capital without giving up any equity or taking on personal guarantees. You retain full ownership of your business while still gaining access to valuable benefits like strategic connections, flexible terms, and the funding you need to scale. Still curious about how it works? Hear directly from Scott Sehon of Mod 4 Finance on how non-dilutive funding made all the difference for his business. By securing the capital he needed on his terms, he was able to fuel his business growth without the high costs and equity dilution associated with venture capital. If you're looking to fund your growth while keeping full control of your company, non-dilutive funding could be the solution you're looking for.