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LSQ
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LSQ
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lsq.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1996
Descriptiontext

LSQ is a U.S.-based specialty finance company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The company provides invoice financing and supply chain finance solutions to businesses across multiple industries, including healthcare, staffing, consumer goods, and transportation. Operating as a private, for-profit business with 101 to 250 employees, LSQ delivers working-capital solutions primarily to small and mid-market borrowers through a relationship-driven direct and broker-led distribution model.

LSQ's product portfolio spans asset-based lending, accounts receivable financing, freight factoring, invoice factoring, sales ledger financing, payroll funding, reverse factoring, and supply chain finance programs for both buyers and suppliers. The company has invested in platform infrastructure and embedded lending capabilities to support partner integrations, indicating a deliberate shift toward technology-enabled origination channels. In May 2022, LSQ acquired Qwil, extending its capabilities into digital payments and freelancer/SMB payout workflows adjacent to its core receivables-based lending book.

LSQ has raised institutional capital from Lovell Minnick Partners ($100 million in April 2015), Ares Capital ($40 million in July 2015), and Esker ($5 million in April 2022). The company is led by Dan Ambrico (Chief Executive Officer) and Max Eliscu (Founder & Chairman), with Vikas Shah serving as Chief Revenue Officer and Matthew DeBernardo as Regional Vice President of Sales.

Short descriptiontext

LSQ is a U.S.-based specialty finance company founded in 1996, providing invoice financing, supply chain finance, factoring, and asset-based lending to businesses across healthcare, staffing, consumer goods, and transportation industries.

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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
101–250
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HeadquartersOrlando, United States
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Orlando
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United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
invoice financing, supply chain finance, accounts receivable financing, working capital solutions, freight factoring
Industry1 code
1Invoice Financing, Factoring & Receivables Management
CodeFSAGAJABPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities522320
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Prepackaged Software7372
Product category
Specialty Finance
Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

LSQ provides invoice financing and supply chain finance solutions that deliver working capital to business clients through a simple, secure, and honest funding experience. The firm advances against receivables and supports payment flows between buyers and suppliers. The 2022 acquisition of Qwil extended LSQ into technology-enabled invoice factoring.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • Original piece debuted at Carnegie Hall by 13-year-old Olivia Wu using LSQ's AI composition tool.
Product overview1 text field

LSQ is a Chinese technology firm that offers a single AI composition tool for AI-assisted music creation. The product enables musicians to develop original pieces through generative AI techniques, blending classical music traditions with modern digital tools, and was showcased in a 2026 Carnegie Hall program featuring young musicians from China, the United States, and other countries.

Product and service3 records
1Invoice Financing
CategoryWorking capital financing
Description

Working capital advances secured against outstanding business receivables, providing clients with a simple, secure, and honest funding experience.

2Supply Chain Finance Solutions
CategorySupply chain finance
Description

Solutions that optimize payment flows and working capital between buyers and suppliers, supporting faster access to cash for business clients.

3Qwil Invoice Factoring Platform
CategoryInvoice factoring platform
Description

Technology-enabled invoice factoring platform acquired by LSQ in May 2022, extending the firm's digital funding capability.

Partnership1 partner
1Lincoln Square Music Management & Consulting INC
Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-05-01
Description

Lincoln Square Music Management & Consulting INC presented a youth music program at Carnegie Hall featuring 20 young musicians from China, the United States, and other countries. The program included the debut of an original piece developed using LSQ's AI composition tool, showcasing integration of classical music traditions with modern digital tools. Participants were drawn from institutions including The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, and the Central Conservatory of Music.

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Fundbox
TypeDirect peer
Description

Technology-driven working capital platform providing invoice-based financing and credit to SMBs. Overlaps with LSQ's invoice financing offering and shares the fintech-enabled GTM motion.

2BlueVine
TypeDirect peer
Description

Digital-first provider of invoice factoring and lines of credit to small and mid-sized businesses. Direct competitor in the online invoice financing segment of LSQ's market.

3SMB Compass
TypeDirect peer
Description

Working capital and small business loan provider offering invoice factoring, lines of credit, and SBA loans. Overlaps with LSQ's SMB-focused working capital products.

4Crest Capital
TypeDirect peer
Description

Provider of invoice factoring, equipment financing, and working capital lines to small businesses. Direct mid-market competitor in LSQ's factoring and working capital space.

5eCapital
TypeDirect peer
Description

Specialty finance lender offering invoice factoring, supply chain finance, asset-based lending, and freight factoring. Directly comparable to LSQ on product breadth, target customer (mid-market businesses), and multi-product working capital model.

6Behalf
TypeEmerging player
Description

B2B buy-now-pay-later and short-term financing provider for SMBs. Adjacent to LSQ's supply chain finance and working capital offerings, with a more digitally-native approach.

7Riviera Finance
TypeDirect peer
Description

Invoice factoring and accounts receivable financing provider for small and mid-sized businesses. Direct overlap with LSQ's invoice financing core offering.

8TCI Business Capital
TypeDirect peer
Description

Specialty finance firm offering factoring, asset-based lending, and supply chain finance. Operates in a similar product and customer space as LSQ.

9AltLine by Thryv
TypeDirect peer
Description

Small business invoice factoring and working capital platform. Comparable to LSQ's invoice financing product line for the SMB segment.

10Triumph Business Capital
TypeDirect peer
Description

Provider of invoice factoring, accounts receivable financing, and asset-based lending. Direct mid-market peer to LSQ in the factoring and ABL space.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
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No

Docs URL, Description

AI capability2 records

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Has app

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Profiles4 records

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Funding overview

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Funding rounds3 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors3 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment1 record

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

LSQ

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LSQ is a U.S.-based specialty finance company founded in 1996, providing invoice financing, supply chain finance, factoring, and asset-based lending to businesses across healthcare, staffing, consumer goods, and transportation industries.

What LSQ does

LSQ is a U.S.-based specialty finance company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The company provides invoice financing and supply chain finance solutions to businesses across multiple industries, including healthcare, staffing, consumer goods, and transportation. Operating as a private, for-profit business with 101 to 250 employees, LSQ delivers working-capital solutions primarily to small and mid-market borrowers through a relationship-driven direct and broker-led distribution model.

LSQ's product portfolio spans asset-based lending, accounts receivable financing, freight factoring, invoice factoring, sales ledger financing, payroll funding, reverse factoring, and supply chain finance programs for both buyers and suppliers. The company has invested in platform infrastructure and embedded lending capabilities to support partner integrations, indicating a deliberate shift toward technology-enabled origination channels. In May 2022, LSQ acquired Qwil, extending its capabilities into digital payments and freelancer/SMB payout workflows adjacent to its core receivables-based lending book.

LSQ has raised institutional capital from Lovell Minnick Partners ($100 million in April 2015), Ares Capital ($40 million in July 2015), and Esker ($5 million in April 2022). The company is led by Dan Ambrico (Chief Executive Officer) and Max Eliscu (Founder & Chairman), with Vikas Shah serving as Chief Revenue Officer and Matthew DeBernardo as Regional Vice President of Sales.

LSQ firmographics

Firmographics
Name
LSQ
Legal name
LSQ
Website
https://lsq.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1996
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
LSQ is a U.S.-based specialty finance company founded in 1996, providing invoice financing, supply chain finance, factoring, and asset-based lending to businesses across healthcare, staffing, consumer goods, and transportation industries.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

LSQ industry classification

Industry
Product category
Specialty Finance
NAICS
Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)
SIC
Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
akta.pro primary industry
Invoice Financing, Factoring & Receivables Management (FSAGAJAB)

Keywords

  • Invoice financing
  • Supply chain finance
  • Accounts receivable financing
  • Working capital solutions
  • Freight factoring

Where LSQ is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Orlando
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

LSQ business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

LSQ product offering

Product offering

Core offering

LSQ provides invoice financing and supply chain finance solutions that deliver working capital to business clients through a simple, secure, and honest funding experience. The firm advances against receivables and supports payment flows between buyers and suppliers. The 2022 acquisition of Qwil extended LSQ into technology-enabled invoice factoring.

Product overview

LSQ is a Chinese technology firm that offers a single AI composition tool for AI-assisted music creation. The product enables musicians to develop original pieces through generative AI techniques, blending classical music traditions with modern digital tools, and was showcased in a 2026 Carnegie Hall program featuring young musicians from China, the United States, and other countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Invoice Financing Working capital advances secured against outstanding business receivables, providing clients with a simple, secure, and honest funding experience.
  • Supply Chain Finance Solutions Solutions that optimize payment flows and working capital between buyers and suppliers, supporting faster access to cash for business clients.
  • Qwil Invoice Factoring Platform Technology-enabled invoice factoring platform acquired by LSQ in May 2022, extending the firm's digital funding capability.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Original piece debuted at Carnegie Hall by 13-year-old Olivia Wu using LSQ's AI composition tool.

Companies that use LSQ

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

LSQ technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

LSQ partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Lincoln Square Music Management & Consulting INCflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Lincoln Square Music Management & Consulting INC presented a youth music program at Carnegie Hall featuring 20 young musicians from China, the United States, and other countries. The program included the debut of an original piece developed using LSQ's AI composition tool, showcasing integration of classical music traditions with modern digital tools. Participants were drawn from institutions including The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, and the Central Conservatory of Music.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

LSQ competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Fundbox: Technology-driven working capital platform providing invoice-based financing and credit to SMBs. Overlaps with LSQ's invoice financing offering and shares the fintech-enabled GTM motion.
  • BlueVine: Digital-first provider of invoice factoring and lines of credit to small and mid-sized businesses. Direct competitor in the online invoice financing segment of LSQ's market.
  • SMB Compass: Working capital and small business loan provider offering invoice factoring, lines of credit, and SBA loans. Overlaps with LSQ's SMB-focused working capital products.
  • Crest Capital: Provider of invoice factoring, equipment financing, and working capital lines to small businesses. Direct mid-market competitor in LSQ's factoring and working capital space.
  • eCapital: Specialty finance lender offering invoice factoring, supply chain finance, asset-based lending, and freight factoring. Directly comparable to LSQ on product breadth, target customer (mid-market businesses), and multi-product working capital model.
  • Riviera Finance: Invoice factoring and accounts receivable financing provider for small and mid-sized businesses. Direct overlap with LSQ's invoice financing core offering.
  • TCI Business Capital: Specialty finance firm offering factoring, asset-based lending, and supply chain finance. Operates in a similar product and customer space as LSQ.
  • AltLine by Thryv: Small business invoice factoring and working capital platform. Comparable to LSQ's invoice financing product line for the SMB segment.
  • Triumph Business Capital: Provider of invoice factoring, accounts receivable financing, and asset-based lending. Direct mid-market peer to LSQ in the factoring and ABL space.

Emerging players

  • Behalf: B2B buy-now-pay-later and short-term financing provider for SMBs. Adjacent to LSQ's supply chain finance and working capital offerings, with a more digitally-native approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

LSQ social profiles

Digital presence

LSQ financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

LSQ leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

LSQ funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

LSQ M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about LSQ

What does LSQ do?

LSQ provides invoice financing and supply chain finance solutions that deliver working capital to business clients through a simple, secure, and honest funding experience. The firm advances against receivables and supports payment flows between buyers and suppliers. The 2022 acquisition of Qwil extended LSQ into technology-enabled invoice factoring.

Is LSQ a public or private company?

LSQ is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.

When was LSQ founded?

LSQ was founded in 1996. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is LSQ based?

LSQ is headquartered in Orlando, United States, in the North America region.

Who are LSQ's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Fundbox, BlueVine, SMB Compass, Crest Capital, eCapital, Riviera Finance, TCI Business Capital, AltLine by Thryv and Triumph Business Capital. Behalf is listed as an emerging player.

Does LSQ have an API?

No public API is recorded for LSQ.

What industry is LSQ in?

LSQ's product category is Specialty Finance. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAGAJAB, Invoice Financing, Factoring & Receivables Management. Its NAICS code is 522320 and its SIC code is 7372.

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GlobeNewswireYoung Artists from China and U.S. Collaborate on Innovative Program at Carnegie HallLincoln Square Music Management & Consulting INC presented a youth music program at Carnegie Hall featuring 20 young musicians from China, the United States, and other countries, focused on cross-cultural collaboration and AI-assisted composition techniques. The program included the debut of an original piece by 13-year-old Olivia Wu developed using an AI composition tool from Chinese technology firm LSQ, showcasing the integration of classical music traditions with modern digital tools. Participants, drawn from institutions including The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, and the Central Conservatory of Music, completed weeks of rehearsals and mentorship sessions under guidance from Joan Dornemann and Peiwen Chen.TracxnTop Companies in Trade Finance Marketplace (Oct, 2025)The article presents a ranked list of top startups in the trade finance marketplace sector, highlighting companies such as Investree, Vayana, LiquidX, and LSQ. It provides specific operational details and financial data for these entities, including their founding years, funding stages, total capital raised, and key investors. The content serves as an industry overview rather than reporting on a specific new event or transaction involving these firms.PR NewswireQwil and Randstad Partner To Provide Early Payments To Staffing SuppliersLSQ's Qwil embedded finance platform partnered with Randstad Sourceright to offer early-payment solutions for staffing suppliers, enabling them to receive payment as soon as invoices are approved instead of waiting for extended payment terms that can reach 90, 120, or 150 days. The partnership creates a technology-enabled working capital solution allowing suppliers to access affordable funding quickly, with enrollment free for suppliers in Randstad Sourceright programs and payment flexibility on an invoice-by-invoice basis. Staffing firms using Qwil can scale by growing existing contracts or taking on new clients without cash flow concerns, while Randstad Sourceright gains enhanced supplier capabilities and payment flexibility.PR NewswireComing Full Circle, Julius Rejoins LSQ AR Finance TeamLSQ, a provider of technology-driven working capital financing and payments solutions, has hired Lorraine Julius as Vice President of Sales for the Western Region. Julius previously spent 14 years with LSQ before leaving in 2019 and returns with four years of additional experience working with banks in LSQ's network. She will be based in San Diego and will focus on supporting accounts receivable finance clients in California.PR NewswireLSQ Ramps Up Funding for Utilities Staffing Firm Working to Fully Restore Service After Hurricane IanLSQ increased its funding facility to $50 million for an Orlando-based utilities staffing company to support power restoration efforts following Hurricane Ian, which left more than 2.5 million homes and businesses without electricity in Florida in late September 2022. The utilities firm, which had partnered with LSQ for invoice financing over six years, needed working capital to rapidly scale its workforce to restore vital services. LSQ stated the company has provided restoration services for more than 75 prior storms.PR NewswireRochester Iron and Metal Selects LSQ as SCF Solution ProviderLSQ, a working capital finance and payments solutions provider headquartered in Orlando, announced a partnership with Indiana-based Rochester Iron & Metal to provide a supply chain finance (SCF) program to its metal processing and recycling suppliers. Through LSQ FastTrack, suppliers can receive early payment on invoices, addressing the longer payment terms that have become standard in the steel industry while automating Rochester's accounts payable processes. Rochester has previously participated as a supplier in one of its customer's LSQ SCF programs, making this partnership a full-circle expansion of their existing relationship.PR NewswireLSQ Provides $12 Million in Funding for Medical Staffing Firm Supporting Hurricane Ian ReliefLSQ originated a $12 million accounts receivable finance facility for Critical Response Strategies (CRS), a Jacksonville, Florida-based medical staffing company, to support Hurricane Ian relief operations along Florida's west coast. The funding was expedited and completed in less than two weeks, enabling CRS to meet payroll for 130 registered nurses and certified nursing assistants and provide housing for traveling staff in the Fort Myers area. CRS had been working to position medical personnel before the hurricane hit, but many providers left or had their lives disrupted when Ian made landfall, creating an urgent need for additional clinical staff to maintain patient care at Lee Health facilities.PR NewswireLSQ provides $65 million working capital facility, implements AR management program for Continuum Global SolutionsLSQ has provided a $65 million working capital facility and implemented an accounts receivable management program for Continuum Global Solutions. The financing, completed with strategic partner Skyview Capital, replaces an existing line of credit to support Continuum's growth plans.LsqEsker Intensifies Its Commitment to the Development of Supply Chain Finance Solutions By Making Equity Investment in Partner LSQEsker announced a strategic equity investment in its partner LSQ via a USD 5 million convertible promissory note to accelerate the development of supply chain finance solutions. This financial commitment strengthens their existing partnership, allowing Esker customers to leverage LSQ FastTrack for accounts payable financing and dynamic discounting within the Esker Pay suite.PR NewswireIndustry Veteran Krystopa Joins LSQLSQ, a working capital financing and payments solutions provider headquartered in Orlando, Florida, has hired DJ Krystopa as Regional Vice President for Sales and Bank Partnership Development. Krystopa previously held positions at Transportation Alliance Bank, eCapital, and Seacoast Business Funding, where she focused on providing working capital finance solutions to small and middle-market companies. She will be responsible for building strategic relationships with financial institutions and referrer networks to help expand LSQ's client offerings.