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Lightbank

Chicago, Illinois · Invests in US; North America; Europe; MENA · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthClimate & Clean EnergyAerospace & DefenseLogistics & Supply ChainSecurity & Cybersecurity

Thesis

Lightbank invests in disruptive technology companies led by great founders in dynamic markets with world-class products. The firm believes exceptional founders and opportunities exist everywhere, especially in overlooked geographies like the Midwest. We partner with early-stage founders and provide operator-heavy support beyond capital.

Likely not a fit for

Weak founders, late-stage venture plays, businesses without product-market fit, or sectors where we lack operator expertise

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$700M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

AA

Anish Aggarwal

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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a•••@li•••.com

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AC

Achintya Chaudhari

PartnerPartner

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EL

Eric Lefkofsky

General PartnerCo-Founder and Managing Partner

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e•••@li•••.com

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Portfolio

TempusHealthcare Digital

Tempus is an AI-enabled precision medicine company that accelerates the discovery of novel targets, predicts treatment effectiveness, identifies clinical trials, and diagnoses diseases earlier through innovative technology and data-driven insights.

Sprout SocialEnterprise Software

Sprout Social is a social media management tool that helps brands manage their social media presence, engage with customers, analyze performance, and leverage AI for insights and engagement.

FiverrEcommerce Marketplaces

Fiverr is a freelance services marketplace that connects businesses with freelancers offering services in various categories including graphics, programming, digital marketing, writing, and more.

UdemyEdtech

Udemy is an online learning platform that offers a wide range of courses across various subjects, enabling individuals to learn new skills at their own pace. It serves both individual learners and businesses looking to upskill their workforce through a diverse catalog of content created by expert instructors.

1UpRobotics Automation

1Up is an AI-powered platform designed to automate knowledge management for sales teams, enabling them to complete RFPs and questionnaires significantly faster. By leveraging advanced automation techniques, 1Up helps organizations streamline their sales processes and improve efficiency.

Pathos
JustpointHealthcare Digital

Justpoint uses AI and scientific investigation to detect dangerous products and hidden toxins in everyday items, protecting consumers from health risks associated with toxic substances.

AttainMarketing Adtech

Attain is the most trusted and comprehensive source for permissioned, real-time purchase data in the United States. By connecting directly with over 10 million consumers, Attain delivers unmatched accuracy and scale across audience activation, insights, and in-flight optimization, and measurement, helping marketers tie every dollar of media to real-world sales outcomes.

PaytientFintech Payments

Paytient is a sponsored, interest-free solution that empowers employees to pay for healthcare costs over time, closing the gap between health coverage and affordability.

Halva AI
Coffee Meets BagelConsumer Apps Social

Coffee Meets Bagel is a dating app focused on helping serious daters find meaningful relationships, moving away from casual swiping to curated matches.

SnapsheetFintech Payments

Snapsheet provides claims management software and insurance platforms that streamline the claims process through AI-powered capabilities, no-code workflows, and various integrations.

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Lightbank Research Investment Thesis Lightbank is a Chicago-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2010 by serial entrepreneurs Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell. The firm's core thesis centers on backing great founders building disruptive technology companies across all stages from seed through Series A, with a particular focus on investing early in overlooked geographies, especially the

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