The larger loan amount, tech enabled alternative to River SaaS Capital
SaaS founders can start with Founderpath at just $500k ARR and get up to 7x their MRR.
7x MRR48 month paybackCEO RetreatsNo Legal Fee
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River SaaS Capital Reviews
Josh
United States
I took $1m at my last SaaS company before our exit. We kept more equity and made more money when we exited.
We had several growth tactics we wanted to try going into Q3 of 2022. As we started executing and growing, we got an M&A offer we couldn't refuse. The extra cash in our bank gave us more confidence going into the negotiation. We got a higher valuation and closed last month. Founderpath's capital was hugely strategic during our M&A process. They let us pay off early without paying any fines once we finalized our acquisition," Josh, SaaS Founder
Erik Pfannmöller
Germany
Founderpath is awesome
We first took Founderpath capital back in May 2021. Since then, we've nearly doubled our MRR and kept 100% equity. We're in a competitive space (customer support SaaS) with competitors who are raising tons of VC. It makes me happy inside that I'm able to compete with them, while keeping all our equity. Founderpath helps us grow faster without dilution.
Why choose Founderpath over River SaaS Capital?
Use SaaS Financing Software that scales with you. See why SaaS founders are taking money from Founderpath and using our valuation and reporting tools to make it the #1 River SaaS Capital alternative.
 River SaaS Capital |  Founderpath | |
|---|---|---|
Duration | 36-48 months | 12-48 months |
Growth Requirement | Must be "High Growth" | None |
Minimum Revenue | $1,500,000 | $500,000 |
Deals Done | 7 | 212 |
Tech Enabled |  | |
Built By SaaS Founders | Yes | |
Products | Loan, Step Up | Term Loans, Factoring |
SaaS Company HQ | US Only | Worldwide |
SaaS Valuation Calculator | | |
CEO Retreats | | |
Covenants | Yes | No |
Equity Investores Required? | No | No |
Max Amount | 4x MRR | 7x MRR |
Board Seat Required | No | No |
Legal Fees | $5k | None |
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Founderpath is the Fastest Growing River SaaS Capital Alternative
Founders Will Take $250m This Year. So far:
3,124
Offers made
$504m
Revenue on platform
Jacob Wright
Founder of Dabble
Longer terms than others, & a personal touch
I've had dealings with Pipe and Capchase, and Founderpath has been the best experience. You aren't just dealing with a sales rep who then hands you off to someone else who hands you off to someone else. Founderpath has a more personal touch.They also have longer and more flexible terms, allowing you to pay off early if needed without penalty like the others.Overall, a great experience.Note that Discount Rate isn't the same as APR you get with a bank loan, so don't compare them apples-to-apples. All these companies use Discount Rate which ends up converting to ~2x APR, so bear that in mind when making decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Founderpath launched in 2021 by investing non-dilutive capital in B2B SaaS companies. Today, Founderpath funds a variety of business models including SaaS, ecommerce, and agency's. Connect your billing, bank, and accounting tools, and within 24 hours you can unlock capital based on your business performance.
Founderpath works with founders running B2B SaaS companies with at least $500k in last year revenue, healthy retention, and recurring subscription contracts. Founderpath also funds ecommerce brands with at least $500k of last year sales and agencies who do more than $1m per year in revenue.
With Founderpath you keep 100% of your equity — no board seats, no dilution, and no long fundraising cycles. Unlike banks, we move fast, don't require personal guarantees, and understand recurring revenue models.
We offer Revenue Financing, Term Loans, and Merchant Cash Advances. All are non-dilutive (we get no equity) and are designed specifically to help founders and business owners keep equity and keep control of their business.
Most founders see funds in their account within 24–48 hours after connecting their data.
No. Founderpath is 100% non-dilutive. You never give up equity, control, or board seats.
Founderpath's revenue financing product offers discount rates on future revenues as low as 7%. Founderpath's term loan product offers interest rates as low as 15%. Founderpath's Merchant Cash Advances offers repayment rates as low as 5% of your monthly revenue. All funding offers are contingent on underwriting.
We look at key SaaS metrics like ARR, churn, gross margins, and retention. The stronger your metrics, the more capital you can unlock at better rates. For ecommerce brands, we look at margins, unit economics around customer acquisition, and your ability to scale sustainably.
Founderpath has funded $220m to 550 software founders. Founderpath's average deal size is about $600,000. The strongest companies raise $5m+ from Founderpath.
No full personal guarantees and no warrants. Founderpath takes a lien on business assets only.
Founderpath generally works with founders, within reason, if the business declines or hits trouble.
Yes. Founderpath uses bank-level security and encryption. Your data is private, never sold, and only used to underwrite your capital offer. Visit Founderpath's trust center and view security certificates in the footer of founderpath.com
Yes. You can repay early at any time, and generally save on any future fees or interest.
Founderpath has funded 550+ SaaS Founders including Bettercomp, Kissflow, Reply.io, BadgerMaps, DearDoc, Cybersmart, MobileMonkey, and many more. These founders have scaled faster, extended runway, or avoided dilution by keeping full control of their companies.
Yes. We're available in most countries and have already done deals with founders in Canada, South America, Europe, and Asia.
Yes. You can check by clicking on the GDPR logo in the footer and by visiting https://prighter.com/q/18604028289
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