A major step forward has just been announced for Lighter Capital, the Seattle-based outfit known for giving SaaS and tech founders a way to grow without giving away chunks of their company.
i80 Group, an investment firm with a global footprint, has stepped in with a senior-secured credit facility worth as much as $100 million — a move set to seriously widen Lighter’s ability to serve fast-scaling businesses.
More Fuel for Non-Dilutive Growth
With this fresh pool of capital behind it, Lighter plans to ramp up how much growth funding it can originate and deploy.
The company has long positioned itself as an alternative to traditional venture rounds or stiff bank loans.
Instead of forcing founders to sacrifice equity, Lighter funnels capital into companies that already have revenue coming in and want to accelerate without selling off more of their ownership.
A CEO Focused on Founder-Friendly Funding
The company’s chief executive, Melissa Widner, has built Lighter around the idea that entrepreneurs should have options that don’t require giving up control.
Over the years, Lighter has supported hundreds of tech and SaaS leaders with flexible funding arrangements, and has added value through its partner network, product discounts, and a tight-knit CEO community.
The goal: help young companies grow on their own terms, without handing out extra board seats or equity slices along the way.
A Track Record That Speaks Loudly
This isn’t a newcomer operation. Since the day it launched, Lighter has already put more than $500 million to work across SaaS, digital media, subscription-based services, and a wide range of technology-driven businesses.
The new facility gives it even more strength to keep doing what it does best.
Who’s Behind the Funding?
The capital comes from i80 Group, an SEC-registered investment firm that started its journey in 2016.
i80 specializes in asset-based credit — the kind of financing that helps companies push through big growth stages without hitting the brakes.
The firm oversees around $2 billion and operates from its headquarters in New York, with another office across the Atlantic in London.
Looking Ahead
With two ambitious firms linking arms — one focused on empowering founders, the other on fueling high-growth companies — the stage is set for a busy next chapter in the world of non-dilutive tech financing.
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