Lighter Capital specializes in non-dilutive funding for SaaS, software, and technology services companies in the United States. The firm offers debt financing options, typically ranging from $50,000 to $3 million, allowing founders to maintain equity and control while fueling growth.
Notable portfolio companies include Chili Piper, FormAssembly, and Sendlane. Lighter Capital's approach focuses on providing founder-friendly capital, offering a supportive startup community, and access to a network of partners. The firm also provides software and service discounts to its portfolio companies, emphasizing a value-add beyond just funding.
Lighter Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments199
Current Portfolio Count130
Total Portfolio Exits4
Top Investment Stages
Debt Financing165 (82.9%)
Angel18 (9.0%)
Series Unknown9 (4.5%)
Pre-Seed5 (2.5%)
Seed2 (1.0%)
Stage Mix
Debt Financing 83%Angel 9%Series Unknown 5%Pre-Seed 3%Seed 1%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Lighter Capital - Classification
- Also Known As
- Lighter Capital, Inc.
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 13 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 522200Nondepository Credit Intermediation
- 522290Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation
- 522299International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation
- 522000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6100Nondepository Credit Institutions
- 6150Business Credit Institutions
- 6153Short-term Business Credit Institutions, Except Agricultural
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end