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Revenue-based financing

How it works, what it really costs, and 9 providers compared on pricing, speed, size and requirements.

How it works

Get an advance against future recurring revenue; repay a fixed fee or a share of revenue.

Best for

Recurring-revenue companies that want growth capital without dilution.

Watch out for

Needs predictable revenue. Short terms raise the effective annual rate.

At a glance

FamilyNon-dilutive debt & advances
What gets underwrittenYour recurring revenue
CollateralFuture revenue
How you repayFixed monthly
DilutionNone
Typical pricingAbout 7–18% a year (flat fee or APR) plus fees and warrants for some lenders
Typical time to cashAbout 1 day to about 4 weeks
Good forGrowth spend · Working capital · Extending runway

Revenue-based financing providers compared

Sorted by the low end of the estimated rate as of today. Your actual cost depends on your revenue, credit profile and term — the calculator works it out for you.

ProviderEstimated as of todayTime to cashTypical sizeRequirementsRegions
Founderpath
Revenue purchase / term loan
Rates shown to approved members
published
About 1 day Up to about 33% of ARR $120K+ ARR US · Global
Capchase
Capchase Grow
Rates shown to approved members
reported
About 3 days Up to about 50% of ARR $1M+ ARR US · EU
Efficient Capital Labs
Cross-border advance
Rates shown to approved members
reported
About 3 days Up to about 40% of ARR Existing revenue US · Global
Clearco
Invoice & cash advance
Rates shown to approved members
published
About 3 days Up to about 40% of ARR $120K+ ARR US · UK
Lighter Capital
Revenue-based financing
Rates shown to approved members
published
About 3 weeks Up to about 33% of ARR $500K+ ARR US
Bigfoot Capital
Term loan + RBF
Rates shown to approved members
estimated
About 3 weeks Up to about 40% of ARR $500K+ ARR US
Flow Capital
Growth debt (no VC needed)
Rates shown to approved members
estimated
About 4 weeks Up to about 40% of ARR $3M+ ARR US
TIMIA Capital
Revenue-based financing
Rates shown to approved members
estimated
About 4 weeks Up to about 40% of ARR $1M+ ARR US
Decathlon Capital
Revenue-based financing
Rates shown to approved members
estimated
About 4 weeks Up to about 40% of ARR $2M+ ARR US

Head-to-head comparisons

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