Lightbank

Lightbank, established in 2010, is a Chicago-based venture capital firm managing a $700 million fund. It invests in early-stage, vertically-focused companies across sectors such as AI, consumer, enterprise, healthcare, crypto, fintech, and climate. The firm targets pre-seed, seed, and Series A opportunities, writing initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $5 million. Lightbank has invested in over 150 companies, including notable successes like Tempus, Udemy, and Fiverr.

Dwight Greenhouse

Associate

Eric Lefkofsky

Founding Partner

Parker Lyman

Associate

Zack Malkin

Venture Partner

Mike Mauceri

CFO

Bill Pescatello

General Partner

Jyothi Vallurupalli

Senior Associate

Past deals in Dating

Keeper

Pre Seed Round in 2024
1 in 4 Keeper first dates lead to long-term relationships. 1 in 7 to marriage. Real human matchmakers, guided by AI and relationship psychology.

Coffee Meets Bagel

Series A in 2015
Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc., founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates a curated online dating platform designed to facilitate meaningful connections. Launched in 2012, the service empowers women by allowing them to decide whom they wish to engage with among men who have expressed interest, thereby creating a more controlled dating experience. This approach aims to address the frustrations often associated with mobile dating, which can lead to superficial interactions and ghosting. By focusing on quality over quantity, Coffee Meets Bagel emphasizes the importance of serious relationships and encourages singles, particularly women, to invest their time and energy in potential partners who are genuinely interested in building lasting connections. The platform has successfully facilitated over one million dates and aims to inspire users to feel positive about their dating experiences.

Coffee Meets Bagel

Seed Round in 2012
Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc., founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates a curated online dating platform designed to facilitate meaningful connections. Launched in 2012, the service empowers women by allowing them to decide whom they wish to engage with among men who have expressed interest, thereby creating a more controlled dating experience. This approach aims to address the frustrations often associated with mobile dating, which can lead to superficial interactions and ghosting. By focusing on quality over quantity, Coffee Meets Bagel emphasizes the importance of serious relationships and encourages singles, particularly women, to invest their time and energy in potential partners who are genuinely interested in building lasting connections. The platform has successfully facilitated over one million dates and aims to inspire users to feel positive about their dating experiences.
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