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River SaaS Capital LLC

Venture debt

Westlake · Seed–Growth · 5 people tracked

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Investment thesis

River SaaS Capital focuses on funding SaaS companies through venture debt, positioning debt financing as a fast, flexible, and accessible alternative to equity. It offers structures including traditional loans, interest-only loans, and step-up repayment schedules, allowing borrowers to manage equity dilution and secure capital between equity raises. The firm supports companies across the lifecycle: start-ups entering the market, growing companies expanding teams, marketing, or product features, and established companies seeking to continue scaling. Beyond capital, River SaaS Capital emphasizes a relationship-centric approach, offering go-to-market strategy support and growth insights drawn from experience helping SaaS businesses grow.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
Check
$500K – $1.5M
HQ
Westlake, Ohio, US
Instruments
Debt · Equity
Founded
2015
Tracked investments
5

Team · 5 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Michael Kennedy· Chief Executive Officer, TruWest Companies

CEO of TruWest Companies and a member of River SaaS Capital's Deal Review Committee.

Sean Kennedy· Co-Managing Member, TruWest Companies

Co-Managing Member of TruWest Companies and a member of River SaaS Capital's Deal Review Committee.

Wendy Jarchow· CIO

Listed as the author of a River SaaS Capital blog post announcing a portfolio addition.

What they invest in

from 1 of 5 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×1Fintech ×1InsurTech ×1SaaS ×1

HQs:United States×1

Investments · 5 tracked

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Banyan Technology

Provides shippers, 3PLs, and carriers with live data for rating, booking, and managing shipments.

Cirrus Insight

Sales engagement platform integrating Salesforce with Google Workspace applications for email automation and workflow management.

Cytellix Corporation

Arizona-based cybersecurity SaaS company that received financing from River SaaS Capital to scale its patented platform.

Etail Solutions

Helps retailers on marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Walmart integrate and automate sales and supply chains.

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AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechSaaSWestlake, US

Fred Koury(Director)Marc Byrnes(Director)Steven Ross(Director)Miguel Zubizarreta(Director)Michael D Pepe(Executive Officer, Director)Jon J Pinney(Director)

Frequently asked questions

What stage does River SaaS Capital LLC invest at?
River SaaS Capital LLC invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
What is River SaaS Capital LLC's typical check size?
River SaaS Capital LLC typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
What sectors does River SaaS Capital LLC focus on?
River SaaS Capital LLC focuses on Cybersecurity, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS, Sales Tech.
Where is River SaaS Capital LLC located?
River SaaS Capital LLC is headquartered in Westlake, US.

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