Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm established in 1998 that focuses on investing in early-stage companies across a diverse range of sectors. The firm targets technology-led businesses as well as non-technology opportunities in areas such as advertising and media, healthcare, education, financial services, and retail. It engages in various investment stages, including seed, early-stage, later-stage, and expansion-stage financing. Lightspeed specializes in debt financing for start-ups and growth companies while also exploring opportunities in consumer, enterprise, cleantech, and other markets. The firm is known for its strategic investments in innovative sectors, including big data, bitcoin, mobile technology, and software solutions.
Sarona 4 Zvi Strachilevich Street Tel Aviv 6473957 Israel
Vaibhav Agrawal
Associate Partner
Saqib Awan
Partner
Mercedes Bent
Partner
Akshay Bhushan
Partner
Guru Chahal
Partner
Yoni Cheifetz
Partner
Shelley Chu
Partner
James Ephrati
Partner
Gaurav Gupta
Partner
David Gussarsky
Partner
Galym Imanbayev
Partner
Nnamdi Iregbulem
Partner
Raviraj Jain
Partner
Arif Janmohamed
Partner
Ansaf Kareem
Partner
Dev Khare
Partner
Harsha Kumar
Associate Partner
Pinn Lawjindakul
Partner
Pachara Lawjindakul
Partner
Will Leas
Partner
Jeremy Liew
Partner
Jonathan MacQuitty
Venture Partner
Hemant Mohapatra
Partner
Andrew Moley
Operating Partner and CFO
Tal Morgenstern
Partner
Justin Overdorff
Partner
Nicole Quinn
General Partner
Christopher Schaepe
Co-Founder
Shan Shan
Partner
Shuvi Shrivastava
Partner
Adam Smith
Partner
Bejul Somaia
Partner
Rahul Taneja
Partner
Anoushka Vaswani
Partner
Rytis Vitkauskas
Partner
Jerry Ye
Partner, Data Platform
Connor Love
Partner
Peter Nieh
Partner and Co-Founder
John Thompson
Venture Partner
James Alcorn
Partner
Alex Taussig
Partner
Past deals in ASEAN
Cato Networks
Venture Round in 2023
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform that integrates networking and security solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations such as California, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, the company offers a secure global SD-WAN. Cato's platform connects various enterprise locations, personnel, and data while optimizing application access across all users and locations. Key features include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato Networks enables organizations to reduce costs associated with MPLS, improve performance for global locations and cloud applications, and eliminate the need for branch appliances, all while providing secure internet access and integrating mobile users and cloud data centers into the network seamlessly.
Aspire
Series C in 2023
Aspire is a finance operating system based in Singapore, catering to growing businesses in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2018, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes business accounts for cross-border operations, corporate cards, and automated invoice processing, all integrated with financial management software. Aspire also provides an incorporation service known as Aspire Kickstart, designed specifically for Singaporean companies. By delivering efficient and transparent banking solutions, Aspire enables clients to manage their bank accounts, credit cards, invoicing, and expenses through a unified platform, facilitating improved cash management and informed business decisions.
ASTRO
Series B in 2022
Astro is Indonesia’s first and fastest-growing quick commerce platform, delivering groceries and essentials in minutes, 24/7. With a mission to simplify lives, Astro saves people time, energy, and money through speed and convenience. Inspired by real astronauts, the company embodies boldness, innovation, and agility in everything it does.
CenoBots (Cenozoic Robotics)
Series A in 2022
Cenozoic Robotics is a global leading provider for the cleaning industry. Founded in 2021, Cenozoic Robotics is headquartered in Singapore with offices in Hong Kong and Hangzhou. Employing knowledge and experience in L4 autonomous driving technology, the Cenozoic team realized the potential to provide customers with faster service and higher quality products than currently on the world market. With this goal in mind, Michael Wang, the founder and the CEO of Cenozoic Robotics, and his team established the company and entered the cleaning industry dedicated to renewing cleaning services with state-of-the-art technologies. Up to now, Cenozoic robots have been deployed at multiple sites in Singapore, Japan, and South Korea.
Supabase
Series B in 2022
Supabase Pte. Ltd. is a company that provides an open-source alternative to Firebase, designed to enhance PostgreSQL databases with real-time and RESTful APIs without requiring extensive coding. Founded in 2020 and based in Singapore, Supabase offers a suite of tools to assist developers, including a Postgres database with self-documenting APIs, user authentication, instant APIs, Edge Functions, real-time subscriptions, and storage solutions. The platform enables users to manage database changes, perform queries with filtering and pagination, and handle user permissions through an intuitive interface. By focusing on simplifying database management and enhancing scalability, Supabase allows developers to concentrate on building their core products efficiently.
ASTRO
Series A in 2022
Astro is Indonesia’s first and fastest-growing quick commerce platform, delivering groceries and essentials in minutes, 24/7. With a mission to simplify lives, Astro saves people time, energy, and money through speed and convenience. Inspired by real astronauts, the company embodies boldness, innovation, and agility in everything it does.
Personetics
Private Equity Round in 2022
Personetics Technologies Ltd. is a provider of customer interaction technology specifically designed for the financial services industry. Established in 2010 and headquartered in White Plains, New York, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Singapore, the company offers various solutions to enhance customer experiences. Its flagship product, Personetics Digital Banker, utilizes customer profiles and automated intelligence to facilitate customer-centric processes across multiple channels, including web, mobile, and text banking. The company’s offerings also include Personetics Anywhere, which enables personalized assistance through messaging platforms, and Self-Driving Finance, an engagement platform that supports customers in managing their finances. By leveraging a real-time analytics engine, Personetics helps financial institutions convert passive digital users into active participants while improving customer experiences and reducing operational costs.
ASTRO
Seed Round in 2021
Astro is Indonesia’s first and fastest-growing quick commerce platform, delivering groceries and essentials in minutes, 24/7. With a mission to simplify lives, Astro saves people time, energy, and money through speed and convenience. Inspired by real astronauts, the company embodies boldness, innovation, and agility in everything it does.
Cato Networks
Series F in 2021
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform that integrates networking and security solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations such as California, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, the company offers a secure global SD-WAN. Cato's platform connects various enterprise locations, personnel, and data while optimizing application access across all users and locations. Key features include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato Networks enables organizations to reduce costs associated with MPLS, improve performance for global locations and cloud applications, and eliminate the need for branch appliances, all while providing secure internet access and integrating mobile users and cloud data centers into the network seamlessly.
Ula
Series B in 2021
Ula is a technology-driven marketplace application based in Jakarta, Indonesia, focused on modernizing distribution and credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Founded in 2020, the company offers a B2B platform that allows small retailers to efficiently manage their inventory and supply chain. Ula provides a wide assortment of products at competitive prices, alongside favorable payment terms, enabling store owners to stock only what they need while also accessing essential working capital. By leveraging technology, Ula aims to address significant challenges in the retail sector, enhancing the competitiveness of small retailers and helping them improve their profit margins and overall business growth. In addition to its headquarters in Jakarta, Ula has offices in Bengaluru, India, and Singapore.
Pintu
Series A in 2021
Pintu is a cryptocurrency platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, that facilitates the buying, selling, and investing in Bitcoin and other blockchain-based assets. Launched in 2020, Pintu offers a mobile application designed to simplify access to the cryptocurrency market, allowing users to efficiently manage their digital assets. The platform includes features typical of a crypto exchange and provides various financial services, enabling users to safely engage with cryptocurrencies and contribute to the broader adoption of a decentralized financial system.
Personetics
Private Equity Round in 2021
Personetics Technologies Ltd. is a provider of customer interaction technology specifically designed for the financial services industry. Established in 2010 and headquartered in White Plains, New York, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Singapore, the company offers various solutions to enhance customer experiences. Its flagship product, Personetics Digital Banker, utilizes customer profiles and automated intelligence to facilitate customer-centric processes across multiple channels, including web, mobile, and text banking. The company’s offerings also include Personetics Anywhere, which enables personalized assistance through messaging platforms, and Self-Driving Finance, an engagement platform that supports customers in managing their finances. By leveraging a real-time analytics engine, Personetics helps financial institutions convert passive digital users into active participants while improving customer experiences and reducing operational costs.
Ula
Series A in 2021
Ula is a technology-driven marketplace application based in Jakarta, Indonesia, focused on modernizing distribution and credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Founded in 2020, the company offers a B2B platform that allows small retailers to efficiently manage their inventory and supply chain. Ula provides a wide assortment of products at competitive prices, alongside favorable payment terms, enabling store owners to stock only what they need while also accessing essential working capital. By leveraging technology, Ula aims to address significant challenges in the retail sector, enhancing the competitiveness of small retailers and helping them improve their profit margins and overall business growth. In addition to its headquarters in Jakarta, Ula has offices in Bengaluru, India, and Singapore.
NextBillion.ai
Series A in 2020
NextBillion.ai specializes in providing AI-driven hyperlocal solutions, with a primary focus on enhancing mapping technology. The company develops a spatial data platform that assists enterprises in managing location data and adopting an AI-first approach across various applications and regions. Targeting complex markets such as India, Indonesia, and Nigeria, NextBillion.ai addresses challenges posed by underdeveloped infrastructure, intricate address systems, and dynamic road networks. By combining data, artificial intelligence, and innovative technology, the company empowers clients to optimize routing, scheduling, and dispatch processes, ultimately enabling them to overcome intricate location-based problems and enhance user experiences.
Ula
Seed Round in 2020
Ula is a technology-driven marketplace application based in Jakarta, Indonesia, focused on modernizing distribution and credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Founded in 2020, the company offers a B2B platform that allows small retailers to efficiently manage their inventory and supply chain. Ula provides a wide assortment of products at competitive prices, alongside favorable payment terms, enabling store owners to stock only what they need while also accessing essential working capital. By leveraging technology, Ula aims to address significant challenges in the retail sector, enhancing the competitiveness of small retailers and helping them improve their profit margins and overall business growth. In addition to its headquarters in Jakarta, Ula has offices in Bengaluru, India, and Singapore.
Cato Networks
Series D in 2020
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform that integrates networking and security solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations such as California, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, the company offers a secure global SD-WAN. Cato's platform connects various enterprise locations, personnel, and data while optimizing application access across all users and locations. Key features include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato Networks enables organizations to reduce costs associated with MPLS, improve performance for global locations and cloud applications, and eliminate the need for branch appliances, all while providing secure internet access and integrating mobile users and cloud data centers into the network seamlessly.
Chilibeli
Series A in 2020
Chilibeli operates a social commerce platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, that connects farmers, manufacturers, and consumers through a network of agents. Founded in 2019, the platform facilitates the buying and selling of fresh fruits and vegetables via instant messaging tools, streamlining the supply chain for all parties involved. By empowering local farmers and agents, Chilibeli allows them to earn additional income while providing consumers with access to quality produce at competitive prices. The platform emphasizes affordability and convenience, offering features such as free shipping and direct sourcing from farmers, thereby enhancing the overall shopping experience for fresh produce.
Chilibeli
Seed Round in 2019
Chilibeli operates a social commerce platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, that connects farmers, manufacturers, and consumers through a network of agents. Founded in 2019, the platform facilitates the buying and selling of fresh fruits and vegetables via instant messaging tools, streamlining the supply chain for all parties involved. By empowering local farmers and agents, Chilibeli allows them to earn additional income while providing consumers with access to quality produce at competitive prices. The platform emphasizes affordability and convenience, offering features such as free shipping and direct sourcing from farmers, thereby enhancing the overall shopping experience for fresh produce.
Perromart
Seed Round in 2019
PerroMart SG is a retailer based in Singapore, specializing in pet products for cats and dogs. Founded in 2015, the company operates primarily as an online pet supply store, offering a wide range of items including food, treats, toys, healthcare products, hygiene items, and accessories. In addition to selling pet supplies, PerroMart provides a platform for services such as dog training, grooming, boarding, and adoption, aiming to enhance the overall well-being of pets. Their delivery service ensures that customers receive products conveniently at their doorstep.
Cato Networks
Series C in 2019
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform that integrates networking and security solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations such as California, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, the company offers a secure global SD-WAN. Cato's platform connects various enterprise locations, personnel, and data while optimizing application access across all users and locations. Key features include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato Networks enables organizations to reduce costs associated with MPLS, improve performance for global locations and cloud applications, and eliminate the need for branch appliances, all while providing secure internet access and integrating mobile users and cloud data centers into the network seamlessly.
Grab
Series H in 2018
Grab Holdings Inc. is a prominent online-to-offline service provider based in Singapore, focusing on mobile technology solutions for transportation across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Lng, Grab integrates various transportation services through its platform, which includes offerings such as GrabTaxi, GrabCar, GrabHitch, GrabShare, GrabCoach, GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus, GrabFamily, JustGrab, GrabNow, and GrabRental. The company operates in multiple countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. In addition to its headquarters in Singapore, Grab has offices in Seattle, Beijing, Bangalore, Jakarta, and Vietnam, further extending its reach and capabilities within the region.
Personetics
Series B in 2013
Personetics Technologies Ltd. is a provider of customer interaction technology specifically designed for the financial services industry. Established in 2010 and headquartered in White Plains, New York, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Singapore, the company offers various solutions to enhance customer experiences. Its flagship product, Personetics Digital Banker, utilizes customer profiles and automated intelligence to facilitate customer-centric processes across multiple channels, including web, mobile, and text banking. The company’s offerings also include Personetics Anywhere, which enables personalized assistance through messaging platforms, and Self-Driving Finance, an engagement platform that supports customers in managing their finances. By leveraging a real-time analytics engine, Personetics helps financial institutions convert passive digital users into active participants while improving customer experiences and reducing operational costs.
KIXEYE
Series C in 2011
KIXEYE, Inc. is a game development company specializing in online combat strategy games, including popular titles such as Desktop Defender, Backyard Monsters, Battle Pirates, and War Commander. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, KIXEYE has expanded its presence with additional offices in Australia, Vietnam, and Canada. The company, which was previously known as Casual Collective, rebranded in April 2011. KIXEYE is recognized for pioneering engaging gameplay experiences on social networks, catering to competitive gamers with a focus on innovative real-time strategy games. As of June 2019, KIXEYE operates as a subsidiary of Stillfront Group AB.
KIXEYE
Series A in 2008
KIXEYE, Inc. is a game development company specializing in online combat strategy games, including popular titles such as Desktop Defender, Backyard Monsters, Battle Pirates, and War Commander. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, KIXEYE has expanded its presence with additional offices in Australia, Vietnam, and Canada. The company, which was previously known as Casual Collective, rebranded in April 2011. KIXEYE is recognized for pioneering engaging gameplay experiences on social networks, catering to competitive gamers with a focus on innovative real-time strategy games. As of June 2019, KIXEYE operates as a subsidiary of Stillfront Group AB.
Ellacoya Networks
Series E in 2007
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions that utilize deep packet inspection (DPI) technology, allowing broadband service providers to enhance their Internet offerings. The company’s hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers and manage applications on an individual basis. This capability helps improve performance, boost customer satisfaction, and facilitate the delivery of revenue-generating IP services. Ellacoya Networks is known for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for creating competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore, positioning itself as a key player in the broadband optimization sector.
Ellacoya Networks
Venture Round in 2005
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions that utilize deep packet inspection (DPI) technology, allowing broadband service providers to enhance their Internet offerings. The company’s hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers and manage applications on an individual basis. This capability helps improve performance, boost customer satisfaction, and facilitate the delivery of revenue-generating IP services. Ellacoya Networks is known for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for creating competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore, positioning itself as a key player in the broadband optimization sector.
Ellacoya Networks
Venture Round in 2004
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions that utilize deep packet inspection (DPI) technology, allowing broadband service providers to enhance their Internet offerings. The company’s hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers and manage applications on an individual basis. This capability helps improve performance, boost customer satisfaction, and facilitate the delivery of revenue-generating IP services. Ellacoya Networks is known for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for creating competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore, positioning itself as a key player in the broadband optimization sector.
Ellacoya Networks
Venture Round in 2003
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions that utilize deep packet inspection (DPI) technology, allowing broadband service providers to enhance their Internet offerings. The company’s hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers and manage applications on an individual basis. This capability helps improve performance, boost customer satisfaction, and facilitate the delivery of revenue-generating IP services. Ellacoya Networks is known for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for creating competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore, positioning itself as a key player in the broadband optimization sector.
Ellacoya Networks
Series C in 2001
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions that utilize deep packet inspection (DPI) technology, allowing broadband service providers to enhance their Internet offerings. The company’s hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers and manage applications on an individual basis. This capability helps improve performance, boost customer satisfaction, and facilitate the delivery of revenue-generating IP services. Ellacoya Networks is known for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for creating competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore, positioning itself as a key player in the broadband optimization sector.
Ellacoya Networks
Series B in 2000
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions that utilize deep packet inspection (DPI) technology, allowing broadband service providers to enhance their Internet offerings. The company’s hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers and manage applications on an individual basis. This capability helps improve performance, boost customer satisfaction, and facilitate the delivery of revenue-generating IP services. Ellacoya Networks is known for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for creating competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore, positioning itself as a key player in the broadband optimization sector.
Firstsource Solutions
Venture Round in 2000
Firstsource Solutions Limited is a business process management company headquartered in Mumbai, India, specializing in customized outsourced services across the customer lifecycle. Founded in 2001, it operates globally with a strong presence in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines. The company provides a wide range of services, including customer acquisition, account servicing, collections, payroll, and tax management. It also offers specialized solutions in healthcare, such as revenue cycle management and telehealth support, along with contact center and back-office processing services. Firstsource serves various sectors, including banking and financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, media, insurance, and utilities, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the banking sector. The company was formerly known as ICICI Onesource Limited and rebranded to Firstsource Solutions Limited in 2006.
Ellacoya Networks
Series A in 2000
Ellacoya Networks specializes in providing Broadband Service Optimization solutions that utilize deep packet inspection (DPI) technology, allowing broadband service providers to enhance their Internet offerings. The company’s hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers and manage applications on an individual basis. This capability helps improve performance, boost customer satisfaction, and facilitate the delivery of revenue-generating IP services. Ellacoya Networks is known for its scalability and functionality, which are essential for creating competitive service offerings in large carrier IP networks. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore, positioning itself as a key player in the broadband optimization sector.
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