Skip to content
Home Founder's Journey Portfolio Events Resources Hub Nature Positive About Us
Home Founder's Journey Portfolio Events Resources Hub Nature Positive About Us

INvested Episode: Melissa Widner, Lighter Capital

 

"Make sure that if you’re taking any kind of equity, it comes with controller advice, and that the person providing the capital is supportive of your vision."

 

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Simplecast

 

Melissa is the CEO of Lighter Capital, the leader in revenue-based financing for SAAS companies. As founder/CEO, Melissa sold two companies generating 10X+ returns to investors. She’s been an angel investor and VC in the US and Australia. She’s the chair of HeadsOverHeels, an organization supporting women entrepreneurs.

 

In this episode:

  • Venture capital strategies & revenue-based financing options
  • Extending your runway with flexible non-dilutive growth capital
  • Leadership for challenging markets
  • Where to find the “dry powder” (available cash in the market)

 

Want more? Listen to more INvested episodes.

 

Looking to strengthen your financial operations but not sure where to start? Contact the KPMG High Growth Ventures team today to see how we can help your business.

INvested Episodes Published by KPMG High Growth Ventures
Read full post: Founder Spotlight: Paul Frasca and Ewelina Soroko, Sustainable Salons
Founder Spotlight

Founder Spotlight: Paul Frasca and Ewelina Soroko, Sustainable Salons

It’s not easy to change the world. Nor is it easy to scale a startup. But for founders and life partners Paul Frasca and Ewelina Soroko, that’s the daily reality with Sustainable Salons. Sustainable S...
 Read full post: Need to slow burn? 6 ways outsourcing your finance function can help
Finance & Accounting

Need to slow burn? 6 ways outsourcing your finance function can help

Reducing burn is top-of-mind for many founders right now. With VCs tightening the purse strings, founders are looking to cut back on spending and maximise efficiency, while also demonstrating the sust...
 Read full post: Founder Spotlight: Hitesh Mehta and Peter Vranes, Nutromics
Founder Spotlight

Founder Spotlight: Hitesh Mehta and Peter Vranes, Nutromics

It’s no secret that the healthcare system is under enormous strain. With a swelling population and ongoing impacts of COVID-19, there has never been a stronger call for a revolution in healthcare. And...
 Read full post: The CFO quest: how startups can secure the right talent for growth
Finance & Accounting

The CFO quest: how startups can secure the right talent for growth

Please note that an abridged version of piece was first published on Inside Small Business. With funding conditions tight, it is more important than ever for startups to be fully across the financial ...