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Lightspeed Venture Partners

New York · Invests in US; Europe; MENA; Asia; Global · Website

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Thesis

We partner with bold builders of category-defining companies from Seed to Series F and beyond. Depth of commitment, depth of relationships, and depth of belief distinguish us. Complete immersion, authentic partnership, and unwavering conviction through market cycles.

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None explicitly stated - sector-agnostic investment based on founder and market quality

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
$2.1B
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

9 contacts on file

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Aaron Frank

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Charlie Ferguson

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Moritz Baier-Lentz

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Jeremy Liew

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Brad Twohig

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Nakul Mandan

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Arif Janmohamed

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Galym Imanbayev

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Ravi Mhatre

General PartnerFounder and Managing Director

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Portfolio

StripeFintech Payments

Stripe builds programmable financial services. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities.

1PasswordSecurity Cyber

1Password is a leading identity security company that provides modern, accessible solutions for secure sign-ins to applications and websites. Trusted by over 180,000 businesses and millions of consumers, 1Password focuses on enhancing user experience while ensuring privacy and security in the digital landscape.

Ultima GenomicsBiotech Life Sciences

Ultima Genomics is innovating genomic sequencing with high-throughput, cost-effective DNA sequencing solutions, focusing on applications in genomics, oncology, epigenetics, and gene expression.

Cato NetworksSecurity Cyber

Cato Networks is the world’s leading single-vendor SASE platform, providing secure and optimized connectivity for enterprises.

AffirmFintech Payments

Affirm is a payment network that empowers consumers to pay over time with flexible payment plans and no hidden fees. It helps merchants drive growth by providing a seamless financing option at checkout, enhancing the shopping experience across various categories including electronics, apparel, and travel.

The Honest CompanyConsumer Apps Social

The Honest Company creates clean, safe products for babies and families, focusing on transparency and thoughtful design.

Snap

Snap Inc. is the parent company of Snapchat, a multimedia messaging app known for its ephemeral content, including Stories and Lenses. The platform offers innovative features like augmented reality tools and advertising solutions for businesses, catering to a diverse audience of users and creators.

RampFintech Payments

Ramp Network is a global financial technology company building solutions that connect the crypto economy with today’s financial infrastructure. They provide a powerful fiat<>crypto toolkit to onboard users into web3.

NutanixEnterprise Software

Nutanix is an enterprise cloud company that provides a platform to run applications, data, and AI anywhere, offering solutions for cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and Kubernetes management.

GrafanaEnterprise Software

Grafana is an open and composable observability platform that enables users to monitor, analyze, and act on data from various sources, leveraging AI-powered insights.

MulesoftEnterprise Software

MuleSoft provides an integration and automation platform that enables organizations to connect applications, data, and devices across various environments, including on-premises and cloud. It focuses on API-led connectivity and the management of AI agents.

Eleven LabsConsumer Apps Social

Eleven Labs is an AI audio technology company that empowers individuals and businesses to create accessible content, engaging educational tools, and immersive entertainment experiences. Their innovative solutions include voice cloning and AI-generated speech, all while prioritizing safety and responsible use to prevent misuse of their technology.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners Research Investment Thesis Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage global venture capital firm serving bold builders and category-defining founders from Seed to Series F and beyond. For over 20 years, Lightspeed has been the first investor and early backer of some of the world's most innovative companies. The fund positions itself as a deep partner committed to com…

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