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Stripe Capital vs Parafin

Merchant financing vs Embedded capital via platforms: estimated rate as of today, time to cash, eligibility and what you give up — side by side.

Key differences

  • Regions: Stripe Capital covers US, UK, EU; Parafin covers US.

Side by side

Stripe CapitalParafin
ProductMerchant financingEmbedded capital via platforms
Funding typeEmbedded & processor capitalEmbedded & processor capital
Estimated rate as of todayRates shown to approved membersRates shown to approved members
Pricing sourceEstimated as of todayEstimated as of today
Time to cashAbout 2 daysAbout 2 days
Typical sizeUp to about 15% of ARRUp to about 15% of ARR
Term6–18 months6–12 months
RequirementsExisting revenue · Revenue collected through their platformExisting revenue · Revenue collected through their platform
RegionsUS · UK · EUUS
What they underwriteYour platform salesYour platform sales
CollateralFuture platform salesFuture platform sales
How you repay% of sales% of sales
DilutionNoneNone

Parafin

Powers capital offers inside marketplaces and vertical SaaS platforms.

Stripe Capital vs Parafin FAQ

What is the difference between Stripe Capital and Parafin?

Regions: Stripe Capital covers US, UK, EU; Parafin covers US.

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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