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title: "INvested Episode: Melissa Widner, Lighter Capital"
description: In this episode, Melissa Widner from Lighter Capital sheds light on effective leadership in tough times, and where to find dry powder in today's market.
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# [INvested Episode: Melissa Widner, Lighter Capital](https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/resources-hub/invested/melissa-widner)

 Written by [KPMG High Growth Ventures](https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/resources-hub/author/hgv) | Aug 24, 2025 2:00:00 PM

 

"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](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/invested-dont-give-up-your-most-valuable-asset-that/id1342231432?i=1000587222406) | [Listen on Simplecast](https://behindthehuman.simplecast.com/episodes/invested-dont-give-up-your-most-valuable-asset-that-easily-melissa-widner)

 

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.](https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/invested)

 

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