April Newsletter: Refresh, Dream Big, and Grow Steady ??
Lighter Capital
The leader in Revenue-Based Financing. Non-dilutive, quick, and easy financing to empower your startup’s growth.
Hi there,
The Lighter Capital team flew into Boulder, Colorado from four continents for our semi-annual company offsite last month. Through heartfelt acknowledgements, humbling awards, collaborative working sessions and some friendly yet fierce competition, we emerged energized and united around our mission to help entrepreneurs realize their dreams on their terms. Check out more of the highlights below.
As we head into the longer, brighter days of Spring, we hope this month's newsletter inspires you to refresh, dream big, and keep on growing.??
Founder's Hub ????????
Check out a summary of the trends in SaaS revenue multiples and SaaS company growth with our brief analysis of the latest Benchmark Report data.
AI startups are dominating headlines and the funding world, but many founders are struggling to win a slice of the limited supply of venture capital.?
Ask yourself three crucial questions and carefully weigh the pros and cons to make sure short-term debt can help your startup grow without adding unnecessary risks and costs.
Startup Funding Calculators ??
Bootstrapped: The Lighter Side ???
Adapting to a real estate market in the throes of a revolution
When Chris Fellows and his team launched Bold Street in early 2022, they knew they got it right with an MVP that people wanted. No one expected the economy to completely change almost immediately after that. Chris talks with Melissa about how Bold Street pivoted to develop a disruptive product that's changing the game in a particularly tough real estate market.?
Boulder Offsite Highlights ???
When the Lighter team wasn't getting down to business we made the most of our time together, partaking in culinary endeavors, a scavenger hunt, snowball fights, winter hikes, neon bowling, and more. We even linked up with Walter Mannino from HubSpot For Startups , one of our partners who joined us for a hike — he’s sporting the eye-catching HubSpot orange in the photo below, which may or may not have been an accident.
Not pictured (because we were in serious sponge-mode): Ashim Banerjee of IDmission , Chris Offensend of Qwally , Kirk Holland of Access Venture Partners , Rio Hodges of Antler , and Micah Mador of Bolster , who stopped by to discuss how data can help solve unique challenges within the startup ecosystem. A very special thank you to our Colorado-based clients and colleagues for joining us to share your ideas and wisdom!
Startup Spotlight ??
Spencer Lee found more than a capital partner that could grow his company - he found a partner that could also help his business grow. Watch here.
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Get Capital to Grow. Keep Your Equity. ??
The equity capital you raise early on will be the most expensive, and too much dilution too soon can have an outsized impact on what you take home at the end of your startup's journey. A better strategy is to delay costly equity dilution as long as possible by building your business on your own.
If you have recurring revenue, you can get up to $4M of non-dilutive capital to fuel your startup's growth. Complete our short pre-qualifying application to get started.
Community ??
Lighter Capital 2024 U.S. Summit?
Tickets are open for the fourth annual Lighter Summit in Boulder, Colorado! If you're a Lighter client, don't forget to grab your tickets using the private link we emailed you. We're now accepting sponsors for this year's event, too. Please reach out to Caitlin Goetze , Head of Partnerships and Community, at [email protected] to discuss sponsoring the Summit.?
Partner Network ??
New partners have generously added to our Client Perk Program this month. As a client of Lighter Capital, you have access to over $100,000 in product and service discounts. We are continually adding resources that help you grow your startup more efficiently.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) helps startups build and scale through AWS Activate. Reduce costs and increase your speed to market with credit packages to support your early-stage startup's changing needs and growth.
Lighter Capital clients in the U.S. get up to $25,000 in Activate credits; Australian clients can get up to $150,000 (AUD) in credits. Apply now or talk with your Investment Director to learn more.
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HubSpot helps startups generate leads, close deals, manage? pipeline, and delight customers. Their growth stack of products for CRM, marketing, sales, and customer service is powerful when used in concert or on their own.
Lighter Capital clients have access to 90% off HubSpot's Marketing Hub Starter, Pro, or Enterprise software, HubSpot Sales Hub Starter or Professional software, and HubSpot's Service Hub, for the first 12 months, then 50% off for the next 12 months (Up to $40,000 savings over 2 years), plus additional service discounts.
Upcoming Events ??
Connect with the Lighter Capital team at an event near you:
Venture Madness ? April 3 - 4, 2024 ?? Scottsdale, AZ
It's Arizona's longest-standing venture capital and pitch conference where the region's most promising ventures live-pitch to accredited investors for a chance to receive prize money. Join Tanner Kovacevich and buy your ticket today!
HubSpot for Startups AI Series ? April 16 2024 ?? 1pm PST
Learn the art of successful fundraising directly from Lighter Capital's CEO, Melissa Widner , in this exclusive workshop session. Discover key strategies and insights to secure funding for your business growth. Register for this virtual event here!
ONE. Conference ? April 17 - 18, 2024 ? ?Las Vegas, NV
Attention all 3CX partners! Unlock the future of telecommunications at this groundbreaking, immersive two-day training experience, hosted by our client and partner, TELIN . Register to attend the free event and meet up with Tanner Kovacevich and Caitlin Goetze while you're there.
Sunrise Festival ? May 1 - 2, 2024 ? ?Sydney, AUS
Sunrise isn’t a business conference; it’s not exactly a tech event either. Hosted by our partners at Blackbird , Sunrise is a celebration of culture and big ideas where you'll meet new people and learn through immersive experiences. Grab a ticket?before it sells out and be sure to connect with Greg Bryan , Matthew Dowling , and Melissa Widner .
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Grow Steady,
The Lighter Capital Team