Lightspeed Israel

Lightspeed Israel, established in 2006, is a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel. It invests in seed, early, and later-stage companies across the information technology and TMT sectors. The firm focuses on supporting innovative Israeli startups, providing capital and strategic guidance to accelerate their growth. Lightspeed Israel typically invests between $2 million to $25 million per company, with a particular interest in enterprise, health, fintech, and consumer sectors. It manages multiple funds, including Lightspeed Venture Partners IX and Lightspeed India Partners I & II, to support its investment activities in Israel and India.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Venture Partner

Saqib Awan

Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Luke Beseda

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Ashley Brasier

Partner

Cai Wei

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Sun Daniel

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Sebastian Duesterhoeft

Partner

Barry Eggers

Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Faraz Fatemi

Partner

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Adam Goldberg

Venture Partner

Merci Grace

Partner

Globin Guo

Executive Director

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Herry Han

Co-Founder and Partner

Lisa Han

Partner

Rob Horton JD

COO

Galym Imanbayev MD

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Julie Kainz

Partner

Francis Kao

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Alex Kayyal

Partner

Dev Khare

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Will Kohler

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Will Leas

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Jonathan MacQuitty

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Ravi Mhatre

Managing Director

James Mi

Partner

Hemant Mohapatra

Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Antoine Moyroud

Partner

Paul Murphy

Partner

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Zac Pan

Associate Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Krish Parikh

Partner of Business Services

Nicole Quinn

General Partner

Adrian Nicholas Radu

Partner

Chris Schaepe

Co-Founder

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Semil Shah

Venture Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Shuvi Shrivastava

Partner

Ishaan Preet Singh

Investor

Bipul Sinha

Venture Partner

Bejul Somaia

Partner

Ajay Sudan

Venture Partner

Sydney Sykes

Partner

Alex Taussig

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Jason Wang

Partner

Nathan Wang

Vice President

Nathan Wu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Cici Yang

Vice President

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Haowei Zhai

Vice President

Ju Zhang

Executive Director

Issac Zhang

Vice President

Gavin Zhu

Partner

Hu Peipei

Investment Manager

Past deals in Beijing

CertiK

Series B in 2022
CertiK, established in 2018, is a leading blockchain security company. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Seoul, and Seattle, it specializes in securing smart contracts and blockchain ecosystems. CertiK offers security audits, penetration testing, and custom formal verification services, utilizing AI technology to protect and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts in real-time. The company, founded by professors from Yale and Columbia Universities, aims to secure the web3 world by applying cutting-edge academic innovations to enterprise-level applications.

CertiK

Series B in 2021
CertiK, established in 2018, is a leading blockchain security company. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Seoul, and Seattle, it specializes in securing smart contracts and blockchain ecosystems. CertiK offers security audits, penetration testing, and custom formal verification services, utilizing AI technology to protect and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts in real-time. The company, founded by professors from Yale and Columbia Universities, aims to secure the web3 world by applying cutting-edge academic innovations to enterprise-level applications.

MetaX

Series A in 2021
Muxi is dedicated to providing full-stack GPU chips and heterogeneous computing solutions that can be widely used in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, smart cities, data centers, cloud computing, autonomous driving, digital twins, metaverse, and so on. It builds full-stack GPU chip products, launching MXN series GPUs (Xi Si) for AI reasoning, MXC series GPUs (Xi Yun) for AI training and general computing, and MXG series GPUs (Xi Cai) for graphics rendering, Meet the computing power requirements of data centers for "high energy efficiency" and "high versatility". Mu Xi's products all use independently developed GPU IP, have instruction sets and architectures with completely independent intellectual property rights, and are outfitted with a complete software stack (MACAMACA) compatible with mainstream GPU ecosystems. In September 2020, the company was founded in Shanghai, and it has wholly-owned subsidiaries and R&D centers in Beijing, Nanjing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan.

Mino Space

Series A in 2021
Mino Space is a private commercial satellite company focused on the development and application of micro-nano satellite systems. Established in 2017 and based in Beijing, the company specializes in research and development, manufacturing services, and the integration of satellite technologies. Mino Space independently designs and develops micro-nano satellite platforms and core components, including electronic communication and optical payloads. The company has significant experience in satellite communication system integration and also develops terrestrial communication terminals. Mino Space offers integrated information system solutions that leverage satellite resources for various sectors, including defense and industry. Its capabilities encompass the coordination of satellite development and overall project management, contributing to advancements in space exploration and communication technologies.

MetaX

Seed Round in 2021
Muxi is dedicated to providing full-stack GPU chips and heterogeneous computing solutions that can be widely used in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, smart cities, data centers, cloud computing, autonomous driving, digital twins, metaverse, and so on. It builds full-stack GPU chip products, launching MXN series GPUs (Xi Si) for AI reasoning, MXC series GPUs (Xi Yun) for AI training and general computing, and MXG series GPUs (Xi Cai) for graphics rendering, Meet the computing power requirements of data centers for "high energy efficiency" and "high versatility". Mu Xi's products all use independently developed GPU IP, have instruction sets and architectures with completely independent intellectual property rights, and are outfitted with a complete software stack (MACAMACA) compatible with mainstream GPU ecosystems. In September 2020, the company was founded in Shanghai, and it has wholly-owned subsidiaries and R&D centers in Beijing, Nanjing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan.

Lele Ketang

Series C in 2020
LeLe Ketang is an online education platform based in Beijing, China, specializing in K-12 education services. Founded in 2014, the company primarily focuses on providing online training courses for primary and secondary school students, emphasizing subjects such as math and language. LeLe Ketang utilizes innovative teaching methods, including three-minute video lectures and gamification elements, to engage students effectively. Additionally, the platform offers personalized learning experiences through one-on-one interactions, enhancing the educational journey for its users.

LandSpace

Series C in 2020
LandSpace is a Chinese aerospace company based in Beijing, specializing in the development and operation of rockets. The firm focuses on the small and medium-sized commercial aerospace application market, designing and manufacturing liquid fuel rocket engines and launch vehicles. With a commitment to innovation and independent intellectual property rights, LandSpace aims to provide standardized launch service solutions to private and commercial aerospace enterprises in China. The company possesses strong integrated design capabilities and is recognized as a national high-tech enterprise, further enhancing its reputation in the industry. As a member of the International Astronautical Federation, LandSpace is positioned as a key player in the evolving commercial aerospace sector.

Zhiketong Technology

Series C in 2019
Beijing Zhiketong Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2014, specializes in providing direct marketing services for the hospitality, leisure, and entertainment sectors through its web platform on WeChat. The company acts as an agency that offers a range of digital marketing solutions, including consulting, advertising, and comprehensive data analysis. By assisting partners in optimizing their management efficiency and enhancing service quality, Zhiketong Technology helps businesses increase brand awareness and attract more customers. Its services encompass intelligent data analysis systems, online marketing strategies, customer management tools, and online store design, all aimed at driving revenue growth for hotels and tourism attractions in China.

Zhiketong Technology

Series B in 2018
Beijing Zhiketong Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2014, specializes in providing direct marketing services for the hospitality, leisure, and entertainment sectors through its web platform on WeChat. The company acts as an agency that offers a range of digital marketing solutions, including consulting, advertising, and comprehensive data analysis. By assisting partners in optimizing their management efficiency and enhancing service quality, Zhiketong Technology helps businesses increase brand awareness and attract more customers. Its services encompass intelligent data analysis systems, online marketing strategies, customer management tools, and online store design, all aimed at driving revenue growth for hotels and tourism attractions in China.

Grab

Series H in 2018
Grab Holdings Inc., headquartered in Singapore, operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation and various on-demand services in Southeast Asia. The company, founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, offers services such as ride-hailing (GrabTaxi, GrabCar), carpooling (GrabHitch, GrabShare), shuttle services (GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus), and food delivery through its GrabFood platform. Grab also provides financial services, including payments, consumer loans, and enterprise offerings. It operates in eight countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Grab generates revenue by charging commissions to both consumers and service providers, with ride-hailing and food delivery contributing to 89% of its total revenue. The company competes with Foodpanda and Gojek in the region.

CertiK

Seed Round in 2018
CertiK, established in 2018, is a leading blockchain security company. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Seoul, and Seattle, it specializes in securing smart contracts and blockchain ecosystems. CertiK offers security audits, penetration testing, and custom formal verification services, utilizing AI technology to protect and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts in real-time. The company, founded by professors from Yale and Columbia Universities, aims to secure the web3 world by applying cutting-edge academic innovations to enterprise-level applications.

Zhiketong Technology

Series B in 2018
Beijing Zhiketong Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2014, specializes in providing direct marketing services for the hospitality, leisure, and entertainment sectors through its web platform on WeChat. The company acts as an agency that offers a range of digital marketing solutions, including consulting, advertising, and comprehensive data analysis. By assisting partners in optimizing their management efficiency and enhancing service quality, Zhiketong Technology helps businesses increase brand awareness and attract more customers. Its services encompass intelligent data analysis systems, online marketing strategies, customer management tools, and online store design, all aimed at driving revenue growth for hotels and tourism attractions in China.

51WORLD

Series B in 2017
51WORLD is a Beijing-based company specializing in digital twin technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence solutions tailored for various industries, including real estate, automotive, advertising, education, and entertainment. Founded in 2015, the company integrates technologies such as physical and industrial simulation, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to create a comprehensive digital twin application ecosystem. This ecosystem assists governments and enterprises in their digital transformation efforts, positioning digital twins as essential infrastructure. 51WORLD offers a range of proprietary tools, including the All Element Scene, 51Sim-One for autonomous driving and simulation, and various data integration solutions. Its technology has been implemented across nearly 1,000 enterprises and over 100 cities, addressing sectors such as smart cities, transportation, energy, and real estate. Notable projects include digital twin applications in significant national development areas and urban infrastructure initiatives. The company maintains multiple offices in China and has international locations in the United States, Israel, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Singapore.

Zhiketong Technology

Series A in 2017
Beijing Zhiketong Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2014, specializes in providing direct marketing services for the hospitality, leisure, and entertainment sectors through its web platform on WeChat. The company acts as an agency that offers a range of digital marketing solutions, including consulting, advertising, and comprehensive data analysis. By assisting partners in optimizing their management efficiency and enhancing service quality, Zhiketong Technology helps businesses increase brand awareness and attract more customers. Its services encompass intelligent data analysis systems, online marketing strategies, customer management tools, and online store design, all aimed at driving revenue growth for hotels and tourism attractions in China.

51WORLD

Series A in 2015
51WORLD is a Beijing-based company specializing in digital twin technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence solutions tailored for various industries, including real estate, automotive, advertising, education, and entertainment. Founded in 2015, the company integrates technologies such as physical and industrial simulation, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to create a comprehensive digital twin application ecosystem. This ecosystem assists governments and enterprises in their digital transformation efforts, positioning digital twins as essential infrastructure. 51WORLD offers a range of proprietary tools, including the All Element Scene, 51Sim-One for autonomous driving and simulation, and various data integration solutions. Its technology has been implemented across nearly 1,000 enterprises and over 100 cities, addressing sectors such as smart cities, transportation, energy, and real estate. Notable projects include digital twin applications in significant national development areas and urban infrastructure initiatives. The company maintains multiple offices in China and has international locations in the United States, Israel, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Singapore.

Edaijia

Series D in 2015
Edaijia, Inc. is a Beijing-based company that specializes in designing and developing mobile applications aimed at providing users with access to temporary drivers. Founded in 2011, the platform enables consumers to make reservations for designated drivers, particularly after drinking or during other situations when transportation is required. Edaijia emphasizes safety and security by offering services that include driver screening and insurance, ensuring that users can reach their destinations safely. The company's innovative approach addresses the growing need for responsible transportation solutions in urban settings.

Edaijia

Series C in 2014
Edaijia, Inc. is a Beijing-based company that specializes in designing and developing mobile applications aimed at providing users with access to temporary drivers. Founded in 2011, the platform enables consumers to make reservations for designated drivers, particularly after drinking or during other situations when transportation is required. Edaijia emphasizes safety and security by offering services that include driver screening and insurance, ensuring that users can reach their destinations safely. The company's innovative approach addresses the growing need for responsible transportation solutions in urban settings.

PeerSafe China

Series A in 2014
Beijing PeerSafe Technology Co. Ltd. specializes in developing security and identity authentication solutions for personal and business users worldwide. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Beijing, the company utilizes advanced peer-to-peer (P2P) distributed network technology to offer a range of products, including ShadowTalk, a P2P encryption communication software that facilitates secure messaging. PeerSafe also provides the PeerSafe Password Guard, a distributed authentication system designed for secure data registration and access management. The company has positioned itself as a leader in blockchain technology research and development in China, holding numerous patents and software copyrights. With subsidiaries across various cities in China and in Singapore, PeerSafe is recognized as a national high-tech enterprise and a member of key industry associations. The company has successfully raised significant financing to support its growth and innovation in financial and regulatory technology solutions.

Edaijia

Series B in 2013
Edaijia, Inc. is a Beijing-based company that specializes in designing and developing mobile applications aimed at providing users with access to temporary drivers. Founded in 2011, the platform enables consumers to make reservations for designated drivers, particularly after drinking or during other situations when transportation is required. Edaijia emphasizes safety and security by offering services that include driver screening and insurance, ensuring that users can reach their destinations safely. The company's innovative approach addresses the growing need for responsible transportation solutions in urban settings.

SureAuto

Series B in 2012
SureAuto Corporation is a retailer of used cars based in Beijing, China. The company specializes in the sale of second-hand automobiles, focusing on providing quality vehicles to its customers. SureAuto offers a range of services, including warranties, maintenance, insurance, and repurchase guarantees, which ensure that consumers can purchase reliable vehicles at reasonable prices. By prioritizing customer satisfaction and vehicle quality, SureAuto positions itself as a trusted option in the used car market.

Teknovus

Series D in 2007
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California. Founded in 2002, Teknovus specializes in developing access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company provides a range of products, including Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment (ONU) and TDM transport chips for circuit emulation across Ethernet switched networks. Additionally, Teknovus offers evaluation kits to support original equipment manufacturers and service providers, EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions with a system-on-a-chip approach, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller, which assists service providers in addressing diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. The company's products are marketed through distributors in the United States, Europe, and China, with additional sales and support centers located in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose, California.

99Bill

Series B in 2006
99Bill Corporation is a provider of independent web-based third-party payment services in China, offering a range of electronic payment solutions for both enterprises and individuals. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Shanghai, with additional offices in Beijing and Guangzhou, the company facilitates online RMB payment acceptance, online bill payments, and cross-border mobile payments. It also provides services such as bank and prepaid card processing, account refilling, mass payment, and automatic reload payment solutions for online gaming. 99Bill supports payments through international cards like VISA and MasterCard, as well as domestic and international bank cards. The company has established strategic partnerships with major financial institutions and various enterprises across different sectors, enhancing its service offerings and market reach.
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