You build the product. We keep the lights on.
LightWay is the operational partner behind growing startups. Advisory, compliance, finance, hiring and IT, handled by one accountable team, so founders can stay focused on building.
Six functions. One partner.
Instead of building separate operational functions internally, startups rely on LightWay to cover them on their behalf.
From first call to fully covered
Discovery call
We learn about your company, stage and the areas you want covered.
Scope & proposal
You receive a written proposal with responsibilities, deliverables and the service fee.
Onboarding
We set up access, processes and communication channels with your team.
Ongoing support
We run the agreed functions and report on progress every month.
Everything you need to decide
How we work
Your first month with us, week by week, and what a monthly report looks like.
OpenEngagement models
Three ways to work together, from one focused area to full operations.
OpenWho we serve
SaaS, e-commerce, agencies, international founders and teams preparing to raise.
OpenCompare options
In-house hires, freelancers, agencies or one partner: an honest comparison.
OpenOperations checklist
Twenty questions to see how ready your startup's operations are.
OpenCompliance calendar
A year of typical US LLC obligations on one page.
OpenHow ready are your operations?
Answer twenty yes-or-no questions across compliance, finance, people, IT and banking readiness, and see where the gaps are.
A few of the questions
- Every compliance deadline has a named owner
- You know your current runway
- Leavers lose access on their last day
- Your website matches the company's legal details
Let's take operations off your plate.
Tell us about your startup and the areas you want covered. We reply within one business day.