Scalability: SaaS and tech companies often have business models that are highly scalable, thanks in part to low marginal costs.
Recurring Revenue: Subscription models in SaaS businesses mean predictable, recurring revenue, a plus for credit investors who prioritize stable cash flow.
Asset-Rich: From intellectual property to data, these companies hold valuable assets that can be leveraged.
Global Market Reach: Technology knows no borders; these companies have the potential to tap into global markets.
The shift towards remote work has increased demand for tech solutions, from cybersecurity to cloud computing.
These technologies are becoming integrated into everyday applications, opening up new avenues for innovation.
With increasing amounts of data, companies focusing on data security and compliance are on the rise.
Eligibility: Yes
Why it’s a fit: Asset-based lending can be invaluable for Technology & SaaS companies with valuable assets like intellectual property, hardware, or even long-term contracts.
Asset-based lending allows businesses to leverage existing assets for capital. This is particularly useful for technology companies that may not have consistent cash flow but have valuable assets like servers or intellectual property.
Eligibility: Yes
Why it’s a fit: Vital for businesses that rely heavily on servers, computers, and other tech equipment.
Equipment financing is an excellent choice for technology companies requiring specialized machinery or software licenses. The equipment itself serves as collateral, making it easier to secure this type of financing.
Eligibility: Yes
Why it’s a fit: Ideal for B2B SaaS companies entangled in long payment cycles.
Invoice financing allows for immediate funds based on outstanding invoices. This is highly beneficial for SaaS companies waiting on payments but facing immediate operational expenses.
Eligibility: Yes
Why it’s a fit: Provides a financial cushion and flexibility for diverse business needs.
A line of credit offers the flexibility to borrow funds as needed, within a preset limit. It serves as a financial safety net for unexpected costs and is generally easy to top up.
Eligibility: Limited
Why it’s a fit: Useful mainly for tech companies dealing in physical goods, but also applicable to large-scale license deals.
PO Financing can be an option for technology companies that need upfront capital to deliver on a large license or software deal.
Eligibility: Limited
Why it’s a fit: For businesses with physical office locations or data centers.
Real Estate Financing is more suited for technology businesses that have a substantial need for physical locations, like data centers or specialized labs.
Eligibility: Yes
Why it’s a fit: Perfectly tailored for SaaS companies with high recurring revenue.
Revenue-Based Financing allows you to borrow against future earnings. Given the predictable, recurring revenue streams in many SaaS models, this is a very fitting option.
Eligibility: Yes
Why it’s a fit: Excellent for early-stage tech companies looking for lower interest rates.
SBA loans are beneficial for technology startups due to their credibility and lower interest rates. These are multipurpose loans, suitable for anything from R&D to hiring.
Eligibility: Yes
Why it’s a fit: Best for established companies with specific, one-time financial needs.
Term loans provide a lump sum to be paid back over a specific time period. Ideal for one-time, substantial investments such as acquisitions or significant upgrades.
Eligibility: Yes
Why it’s a fit: Optimal for fast-growing SaaS and tech companies backed by strong financial partners.
Venture debt is akin to a term loan but usually accompanies a venture equity financing round. It's great for extending your business runway without diluting equity.
Eligibility: Yes
Why it’s a fit: Beneficial for tech companies engaged in government contracts.
If your company has government contracts but faces payment delays, this specialized form of invoice financing can offer immediate liquidity.
Eligibility: Yes
Why it’s a fit: Ideal for R&D intensive tech companies.
Grants, particularly those focused on innovation and R&D, can be excellent non-dilutive funding options. This can be particularly useful for companies in emerging tech sectors like AI, cybersecurity, and IoT.
Eligibility: Yes
Why it’s a fit: A more general form of financing that can suit various needs.
Traditional lender financing, whether it's through a bank or a private institution, provides a useful avenue for companies with strong financials and a good credit rating.
Eligibility: Yes
Why it’s a fit: Quick but often more expensive, suitable for immediate, short-term capital needs.
A business cash advance offers immediate liquidity but at a higher cost. This option is suitable for covering immediate financial needs, such as an unplanned opportunity or emergency.
FAQ
While Cirrus facilitates a broad diversity of financing products to most industries and business stages, we're not a great fit for every company. We're focused on US-based businesses who wish to raise greater than $1M in non-dilutive capital.
We find the most success working with companies with greater than $3M in annual revenue and/or $3M in assets such as accounts receivable, inventory or equipment. We frequently work with loss-making (cash burning) companies, but they should have 4-6+ months of cash runway and line of sight into future profitability.
If we're successful in matching your company with the right investor(s) and you decide to move forward towards a consummated transaction, Cirrus earns a small percentage of capital committed to your company, generally between 1-3%. We charge our fee after a successful fundraise takes place and funds are transferred to your business account.
Additionally, as needed, our team can help you ensure your company is in the best position possible to successfully raise capital. Our talented team can advise on and directly create materials such as financial models and presentation decks. We can also be instrumental in financial reconciliation and other FP&A functions so that your business is well organized as you approach investor conversations. These services are offered on an optional, as-needed basis at an agreed upon rate, no surprises!
We take the security and privacy of your sensitive business information very seriously at Cirrus. During every step of our process, we're reliant on technology and third-party solutions that must adhere to strict security standards such as ISO 27001 compliance, SOC 2 compliance and AES 256-bit encryption.
You can review our privacy policy and terms & conditions at any time and reach out to hello@cirruscap.com with any questions.