Cypress Growth Capital

Cypress Growth Capital, founded in 2010 and based in Dallas, Texas, specializes in providing royalty-based growth capital to software and tech-enabled services companies. Unlike traditional equity investments, Cypress offers non-dilutive funding, allowing entrepreneurs to retain full control of their companies. Instead of taking equity, Cypress receives a percentage of future revenues until a predetermined cap is met, making it a flexible and founder-friendly financing solution. With over 56 investments and 32 successful exits, Cypress has built a strong reputation for helping businesses scale without requiring a board seat or control provisions. The firm’s approach is particularly well-suited for companies looking to bridge funding gaps, avoid dilution, or position themselves for a later equity round or strategic sale. Notable portfolio successes include companies like Dialexa, acquired by IBM, and ClearVoice, which was acquired by Fiverr. The firm is led by co-founders Barton Goodwin and Ed Mello, along with a team of experienced entrepreneurs and operators who bring valuable insights and guidance to the companies they back.