Organization · Venture Debt
Lendity
Lendity is a Zurich-based private capital firm that specializes in providing non-dilutive growth loans and strategic advisory services to technology scaleups in Switzerland. Founded in 2014, it focuses on supporting companies with revenues exceeding EUR/CHF 2 million.
Overview
What Lendity does
What Lendity is
Lendity is a Zurich-based private capital firm that specializes in providing non-dilutive growth loans and strategic advisory services to technology scaleups in Switzerland. Founded in 2014, it focuses on supporting companies with revenues exceeding EUR/CHF 2 million.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and event host and publisher capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Debt
- Founded
- Founded in 2014
- Approximate age
- About 12 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Event host · Publisher
- Last reviewed
- April 26, 2026
What Venture debt means
Venture debt is a loan or credit facility designed for high-growth startups, typically companies that have already raised institutional venture capital and may not qualify for traditional bank debt because they lack profitability, long operating history, predictable cash flow, or hard collateral.
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Capability profile
Lendity as a funder
Investment thesis
Lendity believes that many tech companies should utilize non-dilutive growth capital instead of equity to preserve ownership. They provide flexible, long-term loans to scaleups, ensuring that every cent of capital creates value without unnecessary dilution.
Focus narrative
Lendity specializes in providing flexible growth loans tailored for technology scaleups in Switzerland. The firm targets companies that have achieved post-product-market fit and are generating significant recurring revenue. Their offerings are designed to help businesses finance growth, bridge to profitability, and execute mergers and acquisitions without diluting ownership.
Value beyond capital
Lendity adds value to its portfolio companies by offering non-dilutive growth loans that allow founders to maintain control and ownership while accessing necessary capital. Additionally, Lendity provides strategic advisory services, financial diagnostics, benchmarking, and capital strategy support based on extensive data from European tech scaleups.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Growth Equity
- Regions
- Europe
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 5
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Apiax: A B2B SaaS company providing compliance solutions for banks and asset managers. amnis: A fintech company offering an international banking platform for SMEs. Smeetz: A B2B SaaS company that provides a unified commerce solution for visitor attractions. Classtime: A platform aimed at enhancing educational experiences through technology. LeaseTeq: A digital leasing provider that received non-dilutive growth funding from Lendity to support expansion.
Capability profile
Lendity as an event host
Event focus
Lendity specializes in providing non-dilutive funding for technology scaleups, particularly those with revenues exceeding EUR/CHF 2 million. The firm offers flexible growth loans designed to help companies extend their runway, reach profitability, accelerate growth, and execute mergers and acquisitions.
Format narrative
Lendity hosts various events including webinars and sessions focused on entrepreneurial experiences and funding strategies.
Participant value
Lendity supports entrepreneurs and aligned investors by offering bespoke capital solutions and investor-grade intelligence, enabling companies to grow without diluting ownership.
Format and cadence
- Event types
- meetup
- Modality
- in-person
- Startups can present
- Yes
Availability
- Registration state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and fit
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Growth Equity
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Regions
- Europe
Capability profile
Lendity as a publisher
Editorial focus
Lendity specializes in providing non-dilutive funding for technology scaleups, particularly those with revenues exceeding EUR/CHF 2 million. The firm offers flexible growth loans designed to help companies extend their runway, reach profitability, accelerate growth, and execute mergers and acquisitions. Lendity operates primarily in the Swiss tech sector, supporting entrepreneurs and aligned investors with bespoke capital solutions and investor-grade intelligence.
Audience value
Lendity provides tailored growth loans and strategic finance support to technology companies, enabling them to finance growth, bridge to profitability, and pursue strategic initiatives without diluting ownership.
Format and cadence
- Content formats
- podcast and blog
- Primary platform
- Website
Availability
- Guest pitch state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and focus
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Sectors
- SaaS & Cloud SoftwareFintech
- Regions
- Europe
Flagship work and coverage
Flagship properties
Lendity publishes various insights and resources, including 'The Lendity Series – Podcast', available on their website, and articles under 'Industry Insights' and 'Funding Strategies' aimed at helping founders make informed capital decisions.
Notable coverage
Lendity has been featured in various industry discussions and has notable testimonials from clients such as Philip Schoch, CEO of Apiax, and Michael Wüst, CEO of amnis, highlighting the effectiveness of their funding solutions.
Common questions
What to know about Lendity
Upseed classifies Lendity under the Venture Debt organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, event host, and publisher capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 26, 2026
Known limits
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