Key differences
- They price differently, so compare the effective annual cost for your numbers in the calculator.
- Lighter Capital is usually faster to fund (about 3 weeks vs about 4 weeks).
- Lighter Capital is open to smaller companies ($500K+ ARR vs $1M+).
Side by side
| Lighter Capital | TIMIA Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Revenue-based financing | Revenue-based financing |
| 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 4 weeks |
| Typical size | Up to about 33% of ARR | Up to about 40% of ARR |
| Term | 36–60 months | 24–72 months |
| Requirements | $500K+ ARR | $1M+ ARR |
| Regions | US | US |
| What they underwrite | Your recurring revenue | Your recurring revenue |
| Collateral | Future revenue | Future revenue |
| How you repay | % of revenue | % of revenue |
| Dilution | None | None |
Lighter Capital
Repay 1.3–1.5x the amount via a share of monthly revenue; ~3–4 weeks to fund.
Lighter Capital vs TIMIA Capital FAQ
What is the difference between Lighter Capital and TIMIA Capital?
They price differently, so compare the effective annual cost for your numbers in the calculator. Lighter Capital is usually faster to fund (about 3 weeks vs about 4 weeks). Lighter Capital is open to smaller companies ($500K+ ARR vs $1M+).
Which is faster, Lighter Capital or TIMIA Capital?
Lighter Capital usually funds in about 3 weeks; TIMIA Capital takes about 4 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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