Key differences
- Approved members can compare the estimated rates as of today side by side.
- Annual upfront billing is usually faster to fund (about 4 weeks vs about 6 weeks).
Side by side
| Annual upfront billing | Paid pilots & design partners | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Discount for paying a year upfront | Upfront pilot fees |
| Funding type | Customer-funded | Customer-funded |
| Estimated rate as of today | Rates shown to approved members | Rates shown to approved members |
| Pricing source | Estimated as of today | Estimated as of today |
| Time to cash | About 4 weeks | About 6 weeks |
| Typical size | Up to about 1× ARR | Up to $250K |
| Term | 12 months | 1–36 months |
| Requirements | Existing revenue | No hard minimums listed |
| Regions | US · UK · EU · Global | US · UK · EU · Global |
| What they underwrite | Your customers' willingness | Your customers' willingness |
| Collateral | None | None |
| How you repay | Deliver the service | Deliver the service |
| Dilution | None | None |
Annual upfront billing
Offer a discount for annual prepayment instead of monthly billing.
Paid pilots & design partners
Pre-revenue: customers pay for early access, usually at a steep discount.
Annual upfront billing vs Paid pilots & design partners FAQ
What is the difference between Annual upfront billing and Paid pilots & design partners?
Approved members can compare the estimated rates as of today side by side. Annual upfront billing is usually faster to fund (about 4 weeks vs about 6 weeks).
Which is faster, Annual upfront billing or Paid pilots & design partners?
Annual upfront billing usually funds in about 4 weeks; Paid pilots & design partners takes about 6 weeks.
Which is cheaper for you?
The answer depends on your amount, term and revenue. The calculator prices both on the same basis — fees, warrants and dilution included.
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