Key differences
- Approved members can compare the estimated rates as of today side by side.
- Founderpath is usually faster to fund (about 1 day vs about 2 days).
- Stripe Capital is open to smaller companies (no stated ARR minimum vs $120K+).
- Regions: Founderpath covers US, Global; Stripe Capital covers US, UK, EU.
- Different funding types: Founderpath offers revenue-based financing; Stripe Capital offers embedded & processor capital.
Side by side
| Founderpath | Stripe Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Revenue purchase / term loan | Merchant financing |
| Funding type | Revenue-based financing | Embedded & processor capital |
| 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 1 day | About 2 days |
| Typical size | Up to about 33% of ARR | Up to about 15% of ARR |
| Term | 6–48 months | 6–18 months |
| Requirements | $120K+ ARR | Existing revenue · Revenue collected through their platform |
| Regions | US · Global | US · UK · EU |
| What they underwrite | Your recurring revenue | Your platform sales |
| Collateral | Future revenue | Future platform sales |
| How you repay | Fixed monthly | % of sales |
| Dilution | None | None |
Founderpath vs Stripe Capital FAQ
What is the difference between Founderpath and Stripe Capital?
Approved members can compare the estimated rates as of today side by side. Founderpath is usually faster to fund (about 1 day vs about 2 days). Stripe Capital is open to smaller companies (no stated ARR minimum vs $120K+). Regions: Founderpath covers US, Global; Stripe Capital covers US, UK, EU. Different funding types: Founderpath offers revenue-based financing; Stripe Capital offers embedded & processor capital.
Which is faster, Founderpath or Stripe Capital?
Founderpath usually funds in about 1 day; Stripe Capital takes about 2 days.
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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