Lightrock

Lightrock, a venture capital firm, specializes in early-stage and growth capital investments, focusing on tech-driven businesses that address global challenges. It primarily invests in India, with a typical investment size of $0.5 million to $5 million in companies generating $0.5 million to $5 million in annual revenues. Lightrock's sectors of interest include fintech, healthcare, agriculture, education, and technology-led SME enablement platforms. It does not invest in real estate, prototypes, or business plans. Lightrock is headquartered in Bangalore, India, and operates as a subsidiary of LGT Group Foundation.

Kushal Agrawal

CFO and Partner

Kevin Bone

Investment Team Member and Partner

Thomas Brown

Nina Cardelús Vilalta

Investor

Umur Hursever

Partner

Past deals in South Asia

Eupheus Learning

Venture Round in 2024
Eupheus Learning is an Indian education technology company operating in a business-to-business model focused on K-12 schools. It positions itself as the largest school-focused distribution platform in India, supplying a wide catalog of modular curricular and supplemental content aligned to CBSE and ICSE boards, along with personalized remedial solutions. The company strengthens school partnerships through experiential and skill-building programs developed via exclusive partnerships with leading edtech providers. It also offers an integrated operating system that combines e-content, a learning management system, communications management, financial management, and enterprise resource planning on a single sign-on. In addition, Eupheus Learning develops digital educational platforms that support interactive learning and curriculum alignment, including multimedia lessons, assessments, and teacher resources to advance classroom learning and academic progress.

Shiprocket

Series E in 2022
Shiprocket is an eCommerce shipping platform based in New Delhi, India, that was founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing cost-effective shipping solutions for direct-to-consumer retailers. Shiprocket's platform utilizes a machine-learning-based data engine to recommend appropriate courier services, select courier companies, print shipping labels, and track orders from a unified interface. This functionality allows businesses to efficiently manage their shipping and returns processes. Additionally, Shiprocket Packaging offers high-quality packaging materials with a focus on on-time delivery across India, catering to brands and businesses of all sizes.

Cuemath

Venture Round in 2022
Cuemath is an international online learning platform based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in mathematics and coding programs for students from nursery to grade 10. Founded in 2013, Cuemath aims to make math learning engaging and comprehensive by utilizing a combination of paper-based and application-based technology. The platform is designed to enhance students' understanding of mathematical concepts, aptitude, and reasoning skills through structured programs led by trained and certified teachers. By focusing on holistic and analytical thinking, Cuemath helps children build a strong foundation in math and coding, fostering essential skills for their educational journey.

EdgeGrid

Seed Round in 2022
EdgeGrid is a Hyderabad-based clean-tech company that operates a power trading platform. This platform connects energy sellers with consumers, businesses, and distribution companies, facilitating the transition to a zero-carbon future. The platform manages last-mile delivery of energy-saving consumer utility bills via network-level optimization, utilizing Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and industry innovation.

Vivriti Capital

Series C in 2022
Vivriti Capital is a financial services company established in 2017 and headquartered in Chennai, India. It operates as a marketplace aimed at small enterprises and individuals who face challenges in accessing efficient financial services. The firm offers a range of services, including lending, investing, investment banking, and advisory services, supported by a technology-enabled platform designed for credit facilitation. Vivriti Capital serves various industries, such as information technology, financial services, transportation, real estate, media, and retail. By leveraging data analytics, the company assesses client needs and crafts tailored financial solutions, combining a deep understanding of client business models with the expertise of structured finance professionals and a broad network of investors.

Arya.ag

Series C in 2022
Arya.ag is India's largest grain commerce platform, connecting sellers and buyers of agricultural produce while ensuring quality, quantity, and timely payments. It serves clients ranging from farmers and farmer producer organizations to financial institutions, agri-processors, commodity traders, and corporate agribusinesses. With visibility over 11,000 storage points nationwide, Arya.ag ensures year-round supply to buyers with embedded financing options.

Arya Collateral

Series C in 2022
Arya Collateral Warehousing Services Private Limited specializes in post-harvest services that support the agricultural value chain. The company offers a range of storage and logistics solutions, including warehousing, fumigation, quality testing, and port handling. It also provides stock audits for commodity loans and cash credit, as well as procurement facilitation services that assist with on-field farmer procurement and export assistance. Additionally, Arya offers consulting services focused on the post-harvest value chain, farm linkages, and commodity-based finance. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including farmers, farmer producer organizations, processors, financial institutions, agri-corporations, international buyers, and development actors. Established in 1982, Arya Collateral Warehousing Services is headquartered in Noida, India.

Dunzo

Venture Round in 2022
Dunzo is a hyper-local delivery and task concierge platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2015. It connects users to a network of delivery partners to provide on-demand services, including delivery of groceries, food, medicines, packages, and other items, and offers digital tools to help MSMEs streamline eCommerce sales. The platform also enables users to complete everyday tasks by connecting with merchants and service providers for shipping, repairs, home services, and related errands.

Shiprocket

Series E in 2021
Shiprocket is an eCommerce shipping platform based in New Delhi, India, that was founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing cost-effective shipping solutions for direct-to-consumer retailers. Shiprocket's platform utilizes a machine-learning-based data engine to recommend appropriate courier services, select courier companies, print shipping labels, and track orders from a unified interface. This functionality allows businesses to efficiently manage their shipping and returns processes. Additionally, Shiprocket Packaging offers high-quality packaging materials with a focus on on-time delivery across India, catering to brands and businesses of all sizes.

DeHaat

Series D in 2021
DeHaat is a technology-driven platform dedicated to providing comprehensive agricultural services to small farmers in India, aiming to enhance the efficiency of the agricultural value chain. The company connects farmers with essential resources, including seeds, fertilizers, and equipment, through a network of trained micro-entrepreneurs. Registered farmers benefit from direct access to competitive agricultural inputs and receive personalized crop advisory services and monitoring support in their local language. Additionally, DeHaat facilitates the sale of farm produce to institutional buyers, ensuring farmers can reach markets effectively. Farmers can communicate their needs for agricultural inputs or services through a toll-free number or mobile application, receiving last-mile assistance from assigned micro-entrepreneurs. By leveraging artificial intelligence-enabled technologies, DeHaat seeks to optimize supply chain and production efficiency, ultimately supporting farmers in increasing their revenue throughout the year.

Eupheus Learning

Series C in 2021
Eupheus Learning is an Indian education technology company operating in a business-to-business model focused on K-12 schools. It positions itself as the largest school-focused distribution platform in India, supplying a wide catalog of modular curricular and supplemental content aligned to CBSE and ICSE boards, along with personalized remedial solutions. The company strengthens school partnerships through experiential and skill-building programs developed via exclusive partnerships with leading edtech providers. It also offers an integrated operating system that combines e-content, a learning management system, communications management, financial management, and enterprise resource planning on a single sign-on. In addition, Eupheus Learning develops digital educational platforms that support interactive learning and curriculum alignment, including multimedia lessons, assessments, and teacher resources to advance classroom learning and academic progress.

Vogo

Series C in 2021
Vogo is a dockless scooter rental company that provides a convenient solution for short one-way trips in urban areas. The company operates an online platform that allows users to locate, unlock, and rent scooters from various locations across cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad. Each scooter is equipped with a VOGO box, enabling customers to access the key without any human intervention. This service offers a fast and cost-effective commuting option, making it an attractive alternative to traditional transportation methods. Vogo's model eliminates the need for docking stations, allowing users to pick up and drop off scooters at different points, thereby enhancing flexibility and ease of use.

Shiprocket

Series E in 2021
Shiprocket is an eCommerce shipping platform based in New Delhi, India, that was founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing cost-effective shipping solutions for direct-to-consumer retailers. Shiprocket's platform utilizes a machine-learning-based data engine to recommend appropriate courier services, select courier companies, print shipping labels, and track orders from a unified interface. This functionality allows businesses to efficiently manage their shipping and returns processes. Additionally, Shiprocket Packaging offers high-quality packaging materials with a focus on on-time delivery across India, catering to brands and businesses of all sizes.

Dunzo

Series E in 2021
Dunzo is a hyper-local delivery and task concierge platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2015. It connects users to a network of delivery partners to provide on-demand services, including delivery of groceries, food, medicines, packages, and other items, and offers digital tools to help MSMEs streamline eCommerce sales. The platform also enables users to complete everyday tasks by connecting with merchants and service providers for shipping, repairs, home services, and related errands.

Arya Collateral

Series B in 2020
Arya Collateral Warehousing Services Private Limited specializes in post-harvest services that support the agricultural value chain. The company offers a range of storage and logistics solutions, including warehousing, fumigation, quality testing, and port handling. It also provides stock audits for commodity loans and cash credit, as well as procurement facilitation services that assist with on-field farmer procurement and export assistance. Additionally, Arya offers consulting services focused on the post-harvest value chain, farm linkages, and commodity-based finance. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including farmers, farmer producer organizations, processors, financial institutions, agri-corporations, international buyers, and development actors. Established in 1982, Arya Collateral Warehousing Services is headquartered in Noida, India.

Cuemath

Series C in 2020
Cuemath is an international online learning platform based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in mathematics and coding programs for students from nursery to grade 10. Founded in 2013, Cuemath aims to make math learning engaging and comprehensive by utilizing a combination of paper-based and application-based technology. The platform is designed to enhance students' understanding of mathematical concepts, aptitude, and reasoning skills through structured programs led by trained and certified teachers. By focusing on holistic and analytical thinking, Cuemath helps children build a strong foundation in math and coding, fostering essential skills for their educational journey.

Arya Collateral

Series C in 2020
Arya Collateral Warehousing Services Private Limited specializes in post-harvest services that support the agricultural value chain. The company offers a range of storage and logistics solutions, including warehousing, fumigation, quality testing, and port handling. It also provides stock audits for commodity loans and cash credit, as well as procurement facilitation services that assist with on-field farmer procurement and export assistance. Additionally, Arya offers consulting services focused on the post-harvest value chain, farm linkages, and commodity-based finance. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including farmers, farmer producer organizations, processors, financial institutions, agri-corporations, international buyers, and development actors. Established in 1982, Arya Collateral Warehousing Services is headquartered in Noida, India.

Dunzo

Series E in 2020
Dunzo is a hyper-local delivery and task concierge platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2015. It connects users to a network of delivery partners to provide on-demand services, including delivery of groceries, food, medicines, packages, and other items, and offers digital tools to help MSMEs streamline eCommerce sales. The platform also enables users to complete everyday tasks by connecting with merchants and service providers for shipping, repairs, home services, and related errands.

Arya Collateral

Series B in 2020
Arya Collateral Warehousing Services Private Limited specializes in post-harvest services that support the agricultural value chain. The company offers a range of storage and logistics solutions, including warehousing, fumigation, quality testing, and port handling. It also provides stock audits for commodity loans and cash credit, as well as procurement facilitation services that assist with on-field farmer procurement and export assistance. Additionally, Arya offers consulting services focused on the post-harvest value chain, farm linkages, and commodity-based finance. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including farmers, farmer producer organizations, processors, financial institutions, agri-corporations, international buyers, and development actors. Established in 1982, Arya Collateral Warehousing Services is headquartered in Noida, India.

Vogo

Series C in 2020
Vogo is a dockless scooter rental company that provides a convenient solution for short one-way trips in urban areas. The company operates an online platform that allows users to locate, unlock, and rent scooters from various locations across cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad. Each scooter is equipped with a VOGO box, enabling customers to access the key without any human intervention. This service offers a fast and cost-effective commuting option, making it an attractive alternative to traditional transportation methods. Vogo's model eliminates the need for docking stations, allowing users to pick up and drop off scooters at different points, thereby enhancing flexibility and ease of use.

AMPIN Energy Transition

Venture Round in 2019
AMPIN Energy Transition is India’s leading renewable energy transition company with a total portfolio of 5GWp+ spread across 22 states in the country. Headquartered in New Delhi with regional offices in Mumbai, Bangalore & Kolkata, AMPIN provides clean and green energy solutions to C&I and utility customers. We currently offer green power to 100+ marquee customers across 10+ Sectors such as Pharma, Auto, Data Centers/IT, FMCG, Cement, Infra, Education, Heavy Industry, Govt etc. leading to a well-balanced portfolio. Some of these customers are amongst country’s leading corporates such as Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, Cipla, Bharti Airtel, Britannia, AB InBev, Tata Hitachi, Orient Cement, L&T Metro Rail, Hewlett Packard Enterprise to name a few. AMPIN believes in building long-term relationship with its customers & act as a One Stop Shop for Energy, providing sustainable solutions across different geographies & technologies such as Solar, Wind, Hybrids, Storage & Energy Management. This helps the customers in reducing their overall energy costs & mitigating their carbon footprint. AMPIN has developed a clear roadmap & has the ability to offer a complete end to end solution of taking the customer to 100% RE. Moreover, is adept at providing sustainable solutions to meet short-term, medium-term & long-term requirements. In addition to its core renewable energy generation business, AMPIN’s Energy Transition Enablers enhance its competitive edge by driving strategic initiatives in energy trading, solar cell and module manufacturing, green hydrogen, and energy storage, allowing it to become one of India’s leading energy transition players. AMPIN is driven by an industry leading team & backed by leading institutional investors from Europe, Asia &North America. This global presence ensures highest ESG (IFC standards) & corporate governance standards & gives us the unique capability to straddle Utility Scale RE projects, Power Markets & C&I RE projects in India & beyond.

Vogo

Series A in 2018
Vogo is a dockless scooter rental company that provides a convenient solution for short one-way trips in urban areas. The company operates an online platform that allows users to locate, unlock, and rent scooters from various locations across cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad. Each scooter is equipped with a VOGO box, enabling customers to access the key without any human intervention. This service offers a fast and cost-effective commuting option, making it an attractive alternative to traditional transportation methods. Vogo's model eliminates the need for docking stations, allowing users to pick up and drop off scooters at different points, thereby enhancing flexibility and ease of use.

Varthana

Seed Round in 2013
Varthana is a financial services company that partners with committed education entrepreneurs to enhance access to quality education for underprivileged communities. It offers tailored loans for infrastructure development, teacher training programs, and other educational initiatives in low-cost private schools.
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