Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that backs startups across enterprise software, consumer technologies, fintech, healthtech, and cleantech from seed through growth stages. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, it maintains offices in Beijing, Shanghai, New Delhi, and Herzliya to engage markets in the United States, Asia, and Israel. The firm focuses on technology-enabled businesses and has supported companies across software, mobile, data, e-commerce, and services, spanning early-stage to expansion rounds. It offers strategic guidance, network access, and capital, and has historically included debt financing as part of its investment approach. With a multi-region footprint and a broad multi-stage mandate, Lightspeed seeks to partner with entrepreneurs to scale innovative companies globally.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Associate Partner

James Alcorn

Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner and Head of Gaming

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Past deals in Child Care

k-ID

Series A in 2024
k-ID is a developer of digital security technology focused on enhancing the online gaming experience for children and teens. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools that simplifies compliance with global regulations, enabling game developers to create safer and more engaging platforms for young users. Its platform includes features for onboarding, authentication, and user management, as well as automated notifications for updates and new features. Additionally, k-ID addresses country-specific legal requirements and facilitates parental consent processes through one-click API integration. By establishing a unified framework for age-appropriate access, k-ID empowers kids, teens, parents, and developers in navigating the complexities of online gaming regulations.

EarlyBird

Seed Round in 2023
EarlyBird is a fintech platform that facilitates investment gifting for children. It simplifies the process for parents while allowing friends and family to contribute financially towards a child's future.

Putao ABC

Angel Round in 2018
Beijing Putao Technology Co., Ltd. operates Putao ABC, an English education platform focused on children aged 4 to 12. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in China, the company aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of education through innovative technology. Putao ABC develops intelligent interactive English learning products, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and internet-based strategies. By leveraging quality educational resources, the platform seeks to reduce the costs associated with English learning courses, making them more accessible to a broader audience. The company's mission emphasizes the importance of helping children grow and learn effectively in a digital age.

Kangaroo Mama

Series A in 2018
Kangaroo Mama is a Shanghai-based company that offers professional child day care services for children up to three years old. Founded in 2016, it provides a range of services including infant care, evening care for children aged three to six, and temporary care during summer and winter vacations. Additionally, Kangaroo Mama supports primary school services, catering specifically to the needs of working parents in first-tier cities in China. The company's focus is on fostering the cognitive, awareness, language, and social skills of young children, ensuring that parents have access to reliable and beneficial daycare options.
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