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Dwight Funding

Venture debt

New York · Growth · 10 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Dwight Funding aims to re-think the lending experience for growing businesses, focusing on providing working capital and asset-based lending solutions to scaling consumer and CPG brands. The firm partners closely with high-growth companies, offering thoughtful credit solutions and hands-on support through its relationship management and underwriting teams. It positions itself as a go-to working capital partner for brands, combining traditional lending expertise with technology-driven tools that streamline credit decisioning and improve the client lending experience.

Invests inConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFintechNew YorkUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Growth
HQ
New York, US
Instruments
Debt

Team · 10 people

from the firm's website
Dan· Co-Founderin

Co-founded Dwight to reimagine lending for growing businesses, drawing on his background in traditional asset-based lending at JP Morgan. He holds a B.S. in Finance from Yeshiva University.

Jessica· Head of Business Developmentin

Leads Dwight's Business Development team, building relationships with brands. Previously a Director of Strategy and Partnerships at a fintech lender and raised debt and equity capital at Barclays Capital. She holds a degree from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce.

Jon· Relationship Management Directorin

Builds client partnerships through credit solutions and hands-on support, drawing on 9 years as an investment banker at Imperial Capital advising consumer and security companies. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Yale University.

Kaushal· Product Managerin

Designs tools and systems to simplify the lending experience for clients and internal teams. Previously held product and strategy roles at Meta, O.C. Tanner, and Progressive Leasing.

Lauren· Head of Marketingin

Leads Dwight's marketing, overseeing brand strategy, content, and communications. Previously worked in experiential marketing at The Sharpe Alliance and graduated from Tulane University's Freeman School of Business.

Madeline· Relationship Managerin

Serves as Relationship Manager for Dwight's portfolio, advising CPG clients. She joined in 2022 after over three years at S&P Global Market Intelligence and holds a degree from Washington & Lee University.

Matt· Portfolio Associatein

Supports credit and portfolio management, drawing on experience in consumer retail, corporate finance, and data analysis. Previously worked at SEI and Tapestry and holds a B.S. in Finance from Elon University.

Navya· Credit Analystin

Supports the underwriting team through due diligence and analysis. Previously a FIG underwriting analyst at PNC Bank and a graduate of Rutgers University in Finance and Supply Chain Management.

Nicole· Executive Assistantin

Provides administrative support to Dwight's Co-Founders. She previously worked in NYC's hospitality scene and holds finance and business management degrees from Brooklyn College.

Vignesh· Full-Stack Developerin

Develops technology to make the lending process more efficient. Previously a software engineer at AT&T focusing on automation and user experience.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Dwight Funding invest at?
Dwight Funding invests at the Growth stage.
What sectors does Dwight Funding focus on?
Dwight Funding focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Fintech.
Where is Dwight Funding located?
Dwight Funding is headquartered in New York, US.

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