Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • BioTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) |
Stages | Early |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $2,250,000 - $300,000,000 |
Lighthouse Capital Partners is a venture debt firm that targets early and growth stage companies operating within sectors that are driving and benefiting from technological innovation and disruption. Specifically, they focus on firms in the IT and TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), Biotech, FinTech and Financial Services, Hardware and Manufacturing, Medical Devices and Hospital Services industries. Founded in 1994 and based in Menlo Park, California, Lighthouse Capital Partners distinguishes itself by offering financing solutions that are tailored to meet the unique needs of innovation-driven companies. Their financial instruments are designed to align with the milestones and funding cycles that these companies experience, offering a strategic alternative or complement to traditional equity financing. The firm's investment range indicates a capacity to deliver substantial capital infusions, with a minimum investment size of $2,250,000 and a maximum of $300,000,000, showcasing their flexibility and scale. By providing capital in the form of venture debt, they enable entrepreneurs to optimize their capital structure, potentially minimizing equity dilution and enhancing value for founders and shareholders alike. Lighthouse's specialization in venture debt during the early stages of a company's lifecycle positions them as a critical partner for entrepreneurs seeking to propel their ventures to the next level without compromising their stake in the business.