Key differences
- They price differently, so compare the effective annual cost for your numbers in the calculator.
- Efficient Capital Labs is usually faster to fund (about 3 days vs about 3 weeks).
- Efficient Capital Labs is open to smaller companies (no stated ARR minimum vs $500K+).
- Regions: Lighter Capital covers US; Efficient Capital Labs covers US, Global.
Side by side
| Lighter Capital | Efficient Capital Labs | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Revenue-based financing | Cross-border advance |
| Funding type | Revenue-based financing | Revenue-based financing |
| 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 3 weeks | About 3 days |
| Typical size | Up to about 33% of ARR | Up to about 40% of ARR |
| Term | 36–60 months | 12 months |
| Requirements | $500K+ ARR | Existing revenue |
| Regions | US | US · Global |
| What they underwrite | Your recurring revenue | Your recurring revenue |
| Collateral | Future revenue | Future revenue |
| How you repay | % of revenue | Fixed monthly |
| Dilution | None | None |
Lighter Capital
Repay 1.3–1.5x the amount via a share of monthly revenue; ~3–4 weeks to fund.
Efficient Capital Labs
SaaS with a US or India entity; 12-month standard term.
Lighter Capital vs Efficient Capital Labs FAQ
What is the difference between Lighter Capital and Efficient Capital Labs?
They price differently, so compare the effective annual cost for your numbers in the calculator. Efficient Capital Labs is usually faster to fund (about 3 days vs about 3 weeks). Efficient Capital Labs is open to smaller companies (no stated ARR minimum vs $500K+). Regions: Lighter Capital covers US; Efficient Capital Labs covers US, Global.
Which is faster, Lighter Capital or Efficient Capital Labs?
Efficient Capital Labs usually funds in about 3 days; Lighter Capital takes about 3 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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