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 Public Transportation

Lilium

Post in 2022
Lilium GmbH is an aviation company based in Wessling, Germany, focused on providing an on-demand air taxi service to enhance urban and suburban mobility. Founded in 2015, Lilium has developed the Lilium Jet, a fully-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft designed to facilitate regional travel that is significantly faster than traditional rail or road options while remaining competitively priced. The Lilium Jet, which can accommodate seven passengers, is engineered for high performance with low noise emissions, supporting the company's goal of creating a sustainable and efficient transportation network for people and goods. The company's journey began with the successful first flight of its demonstrator aircraft in 2019, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize air mobility.

Chalo

Venture Round in 2022
Chalo is a technology-driven platform that provides live bus tracking and contactless payment services to enhance public transportation for its users. The app allows riders to track buses in real time, informing them of arrival times at their respective stops, thereby eliminating the need to wait at bus stops. Chalo utilizes a proprietary algorithm to calculate live arrival times, improving the overall travel experience. Additionally, the platform offers an NFC-enabled touch-to-pay card, allowing users to store funds for seamless payments. This combination of features aims to make urban commuting more efficient and affordable.

Chalo

Series C in 2021
Chalo is a technology-driven platform that provides live bus tracking and contactless payment services to enhance public transportation for its users. The app allows riders to track buses in real time, informing them of arrival times at their respective stops, thereby eliminating the need to wait at bus stops. Chalo utilizes a proprietary algorithm to calculate live arrival times, improving the overall travel experience. Additionally, the platform offers an NFC-enabled touch-to-pay card, allowing users to store funds for seamless payments. This combination of features aims to make urban commuting more efficient and affordable.

Lilium

Post in 2021
Lilium GmbH is an aviation company based in Wessling, Germany, focused on providing an on-demand air taxi service to enhance urban and suburban mobility. Founded in 2015, Lilium has developed the Lilium Jet, a fully-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft designed to facilitate regional travel that is significantly faster than traditional rail or road options while remaining competitively priced. The Lilium Jet, which can accommodate seven passengers, is engineered for high performance with low noise emissions, supporting the company's goal of creating a sustainable and efficient transportation network for people and goods. The company's journey began with the successful first flight of its demonstrator aircraft in 2019, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize air mobility.

Lilium

Venture Round in 2020
Lilium GmbH is an aviation company based in Wessling, Germany, focused on providing an on-demand air taxi service to enhance urban and suburban mobility. Founded in 2015, Lilium has developed the Lilium Jet, a fully-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft designed to facilitate regional travel that is significantly faster than traditional rail or road options while remaining competitively priced. The Lilium Jet, which can accommodate seven passengers, is engineered for high performance with low noise emissions, supporting the company's goal of creating a sustainable and efficient transportation network for people and goods. The company's journey began with the successful first flight of its demonstrator aircraft in 2019, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize air mobility.

Chalo

Seed Round in 2017
Chalo is a technology-driven platform that provides live bus tracking and contactless payment services to enhance public transportation for its users. The app allows riders to track buses in real time, informing them of arrival times at their respective stops, thereby eliminating the need to wait at bus stops. Chalo utilizes a proprietary algorithm to calculate live arrival times, improving the overall travel experience. Additionally, the platform offers an NFC-enabled touch-to-pay card, allowing users to store funds for seamless payments. This combination of features aims to make urban commuting more efficient and affordable.

Lilium

Series B in 2017
Lilium GmbH is an aviation company based in Wessling, Germany, focused on providing an on-demand air taxi service to enhance urban and suburban mobility. Founded in 2015, Lilium has developed the Lilium Jet, a fully-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft designed to facilitate regional travel that is significantly faster than traditional rail or road options while remaining competitively priced. The Lilium Jet, which can accommodate seven passengers, is engineered for high performance with low noise emissions, supporting the company's goal of creating a sustainable and efficient transportation network for people and goods. The company's journey began with the successful first flight of its demonstrator aircraft in 2019, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize air mobility.
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