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

Venture 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

Amish Desai

Partner

Sebastian Duesterhoeft

Partner

Barry Eggers

Partner

Sam Eisler

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

Hu Peipei

Investment Manager

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

Sun Daniel

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

Past deals in EdTech

Stimuler

Seed Round in 2025
Stimuler is an AI-powered application designed to help non-native English speakers enhance their conversational English proficiency. It provides detailed feedback on speech metrics and guided practice for improving pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.

Emversity

Seed Round in 2025
Emversity is an education organization focused on preparing students for careers in Allied Health Sciences. It offers vocational courses tailored to industry needs, aiming to bridge the gap between education and employment.

Seekho

Series A in 2024
Seekho is a discovery and learning platform that specializes in creating and sharing educational videos. It provides a diverse range of engaging, bite-sized content across various categories, including technology, finance, business, self-help, creativity, and health. The platform is designed to cater to users in regional Indian languages, making learning more accessible and inclusive. Content is curated by experts to ensure a high-quality educational experience, allowing users to enhance their knowledge and skills in an enjoyable format. Users can create and share their own short videos, fostering a community of learners and knowledge contributors.

Outsmart Education

Seed Round in 2024
Outsmart Education is a startup operating a stealth-mode education platform. Its mission is to enhance college accessibility and affordability, addressing the challenges posed by rising tuition fees and student loan debt.

Bhanzu

Series B in 2024
Bhanzu is a learning platform focused on mathematics education. It caters to students of all ages and grades, offering personalized learning experiences tailored to individual needs. The platform aims to foster careers in math and STEM fields by providing engaging educational content, including videos with tips on overcoming math anxiety for young learners.

Physics Wallah

Series B in 2024
Physics Wallah is an online education platform offering live classes, video lectures, test series, and interactive exercises for JEE, NEET entrance exams, and CBSE boards. Its mission is to provide accessible and affordable quality education to students across India.

Emversity

Venture Round in 2023
Emversity is an education organization focused on preparing students for careers in Allied Health Sciences. It offers vocational courses tailored to industry needs, aiming to bridge the gap between education and employment.

Stimuler

Seed Round in 2023
Stimuler is an AI-powered application designed to help non-native English speakers enhance their conversational English proficiency. It provides detailed feedback on speech metrics and guided practice for improving pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.

BlueLearn

Seed Round in 2023
BlueLearn is one of India's largest student platforms focused on enhancing skill development through hands-on guided projects and live interactive courses. It enables members to learn new skills, network with peers, and apply for internships via its dedicated portal. The platform has successfully facilitated hiring for over 4,000 companies, agencies, and individuals seeking remote interns and freelancers. In addition to skill acquisition, BlueLearn offers earning opportunities for students through online teaching, allowing them to generate income while pursuing their education. By combining learning and practical experience, BlueLearn aims to support students in accelerating their careers.

Fidu

Seed Round in 2022
Fidu develops an AI-powered platform designed for educators to manage schools efficiently. It optimizes communication with families, automates administrative tasks, and improves overall school operations.

Bhanzu

Series A in 2022
Bhanzu is a learning platform focused on mathematics education. It caters to students of all ages and grades, offering personalized learning experiences tailored to individual needs. The platform aims to foster careers in math and STEM fields by providing engaging educational content, including videos with tips on overcoming math anxiety for young learners.

Zigazoo

Series A in 2022
Zigazoo operates a child-focused social networking platform that enables safe, creative online expression for young users and their caregivers. The service centers on video creation and sharing within a moderated, positive environment, supported by human moderation, educational challenges, and branded content channels. It provides opportunities for brands and creators to engage with youth audiences in a controlled context while promoting digital citizenship and responsible online behavior. The platform emphasizes safety, privacy, and age-appropriate interactions, offering a secure online community for learning, entertainment, and creative collaboration among Generation Alpha.

Multiverse

Series D in 2022
Multiverse is a tech startup that provides an alternative to traditional university training by offering career-focused apprenticeships and an upskilling platform. It helps young people access practical, high-quality learning and supports businesses in accelerating AI adoption and workforce skills in data and technology through expert-guided, AI-powered coaching and personalized on-the-job learning, leading to measurable productivity improvements.

Bhanzu

Seed Round in 2022
Bhanzu is a learning platform focused on mathematics education. It caters to students of all ages and grades, offering personalized learning experiences tailored to individual needs. The platform aims to foster careers in math and STEM fields by providing engaging educational content, including videos with tips on overcoming math anxiety for young learners.

Zigazoo

Seed Round in 2022
Zigazoo operates a child-focused social networking platform that enables safe, creative online expression for young users and their caregivers. The service centers on video creation and sharing within a moderated, positive environment, supported by human moderation, educational challenges, and branded content channels. It provides opportunities for brands and creators to engage with youth audiences in a controlled context while promoting digital citizenship and responsible online behavior. The platform emphasizes safety, privacy, and age-appropriate interactions, offering a secure online community for learning, entertainment, and creative collaboration among Generation Alpha.

Geniebook

Series A in 2021
Geniebook is an online learning platform designed to enhance students' learning and revision processes. It leverages artificial intelligence to create personalized questions and answers that focus on areas where individual students struggle, thereby fostering effective learning experiences. The platform also generates detailed reports on student progress, allowing parents to monitor their child's development and assign appropriate worksheets for further practice. By providing tailored support and promoting visibility in academic performance, Geniebook empowers students to build confidence and master their studies anytime and anywhere.

Outschool

Series D in 2021
Outschool, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates live, interactive learning experiences for children by connecting motivated learners, parents, and independent teachers. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Outschool offers a diverse array of unique online classes led by certified educators, artists, scientists, and other knowledgeable individuals. The platform allows parents to discover, book, and manage educational activities tailored to their children’s interests and needs. Additionally, it provides teachers with the tools to create class listings, manage enrollments and payments, and reach a broader audience. By enabling small group learning through live video chat, Outschool expands access to enrichment and tutoring at a more affordable cost compared to traditional private tutoring.

Multiverse

Series C in 2021
Multiverse is a tech startup that provides an alternative to traditional university training by offering career-focused apprenticeships and an upskilling platform. It helps young people access practical, high-quality learning and supports businesses in accelerating AI adoption and workforce skills in data and technology through expert-guided, AI-powered coaching and personalized on-the-job learning, leading to measurable productivity improvements.

Kalam Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2021, Kalam Labs is a Delaware-based company that operates at the intersection of education and gaming. It offers a live game streaming platform designed for K-12 learning and multiplayer gaming experiences.

BlueLearn

Pre Seed Round in 2021
BlueLearn is one of India's largest student platforms focused on enhancing skill development through hands-on guided projects and live interactive courses. It enables members to learn new skills, network with peers, and apply for internships via its dedicated portal. The platform has successfully facilitated hiring for over 4,000 companies, agencies, and individuals seeking remote interns and freelancers. In addition to skill acquisition, BlueLearn offers earning opportunities for students through online teaching, allowing them to generate income while pursuing their education. By combining learning and practical experience, BlueLearn aims to support students in accelerating their careers.

Apna

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2019, Apna is India's largest professional networking platform dedicated to helping the country's workforce unlock unique networking and skilling opportunities. With over 35 million users across 75 cities and more than two million employers on its platform, Apna connects job seekers with relevant opportunities while enabling employers to hire talent cost-effectively.

Outschool

Series C in 2021
Outschool, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates live, interactive learning experiences for children by connecting motivated learners, parents, and independent teachers. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Outschool offers a diverse array of unique online classes led by certified educators, artists, scientists, and other knowledgeable individuals. The platform allows parents to discover, book, and manage educational activities tailored to their children’s interests and needs. Additionally, it provides teachers with the tools to create class listings, manage enrollments and payments, and reach a broader audience. By enabling small group learning through live video chat, Outschool expands access to enrichment and tutoring at a more affordable cost compared to traditional private tutoring.

Apna

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2019, Apna is India's largest professional networking platform dedicated to helping the country's workforce unlock unique networking and skilling opportunities. With over 35 million users across 75 cities and more than two million employers on its platform, Apna connects job seekers with relevant opportunities while enabling employers to hire talent cost-effectively.

Multiverse

Series B in 2021
Multiverse is a tech startup that provides an alternative to traditional university training by offering career-focused apprenticeships and an upskilling platform. It helps young people access practical, high-quality learning and supports businesses in accelerating AI adoption and workforce skills in data and technology through expert-guided, AI-powered coaching and personalized on-the-job learning, leading to measurable productivity improvements.

Flockjay

Series A in 2021
Flockjay, Inc. is an online sales academy based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing hands-on training services to aspiring sales professionals, focusing on both inbound and outbound sales techniques. Their curriculum includes lead qualification, time management, discovery calls, objection handling, and crafting persuasive communication. Flockjay also equips students with modern sales tools and offers additional support services, such as resume workshops, networking opportunities, and interview coaching. By connecting job seekers with high-paying positions in top companies, Flockjay aims to enhance upward mobility and make technology careers accessible to individuals from underrepresented communities. Through its remote learning platform, the company ensures that students from diverse backgrounds have the skills and opportunities necessary to succeed in the tech industry.

Outschool

Series B in 2020
Outschool, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates live, interactive learning experiences for children by connecting motivated learners, parents, and independent teachers. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Outschool offers a diverse array of unique online classes led by certified educators, artists, scientists, and other knowledgeable individuals. The platform allows parents to discover, book, and manage educational activities tailored to their children’s interests and needs. Additionally, it provides teachers with the tools to create class listings, manage enrollments and payments, and reach a broader audience. By enabling small group learning through live video chat, Outschool expands access to enrichment and tutoring at a more affordable cost compared to traditional private tutoring.

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.

Apna

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2019, Apna is India's largest professional networking platform dedicated to helping the country's workforce unlock unique networking and skilling opportunities. With over 35 million users across 75 cities and more than two million employers on its platform, Apna connects job seekers with relevant opportunities while enabling employers to hire talent cost-effectively.

Hevo Data

Seed Round in 2019
Hevo Data Inc. is a software-as-a-service company specializing in data integration services. Founded in 2016, the company has developed a platform that allows users to connect and transfer data between various sources and destinations, including databases, cloud storage, and applications. Hevo's platform also facilitates data analysis across multiple formats and silos, catering to a diverse range of industries such as fintech, hospitality, e-commerce, healthcare, and edtech. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Hevo Data also maintains an office in Bengaluru, India, enhancing its global reach and operational capabilities.

Flockjay

Seed Round in 2019
Flockjay, Inc. is an online sales academy based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing hands-on training services to aspiring sales professionals, focusing on both inbound and outbound sales techniques. Their curriculum includes lead qualification, time management, discovery calls, objection handling, and crafting persuasive communication. Flockjay also equips students with modern sales tools and offers additional support services, such as resume workshops, networking opportunities, and interview coaching. By connecting job seekers with high-paying positions in top companies, Flockjay aims to enhance upward mobility and make technology careers accessible to individuals from underrepresented communities. Through its remote learning platform, the company ensures that students from diverse backgrounds have the skills and opportunities necessary to succeed in the tech industry.

Spark Education

Series D in 2019
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing children's thinking skills through interactive live instruction and engaging learning experiences. Established in 2018, the company has attracted over half a million users worldwide by offering small-group classes that emphasize personalized learning. Its educational portfolio includes various platforms, such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, Spark Chinese for language learning, and Huohua Siwei, an online service for Chinese-language education. Additionally, the company operates Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive instruction in small groups. Spark Education's mission is to cultivate a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth among its students.

Multiverse

Series A in 2019
Multiverse is a tech startup that provides an alternative to traditional university training by offering career-focused apprenticeships and an upskilling platform. It helps young people access practical, high-quality learning and supports businesses in accelerating AI adoption and workforce skills in data and technology through expert-guided, AI-powered coaching and personalized on-the-job learning, leading to measurable productivity improvements.

Spark Education

Series C in 2019
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing children's thinking skills through interactive live instruction and engaging learning experiences. Established in 2018, the company has attracted over half a million users worldwide by offering small-group classes that emphasize personalized learning. Its educational portfolio includes various platforms, such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, Spark Chinese for language learning, and Huohua Siwei, an online service for Chinese-language education. Additionally, the company operates Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive instruction in small groups. Spark Education's mission is to cultivate a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth among its students.

Encantos

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Encantos Media Studios is an entertainment and educational company based in Culver City, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York. Founded in 2015, Encantos creates a diverse range of content, including apps, books, toys, and videos, aimed at empowering creatives to tell their stories. The company connects children with skilled storytellers through an online platform designed to teach essential 21st-century skills. Encantos has garnered recognition through numerous awards and accolades from prestigious organizations such as CNN, Forbes, and The New York Times, highlighting its commitment to quality educational content and innovation in children's media.

Multiverse

Seed Round in 2018
Multiverse is a tech startup that provides an alternative to traditional university training by offering career-focused apprenticeships and an upskilling platform. It helps young people access practical, high-quality learning and supports businesses in accelerating AI adoption and workforce skills in data and technology through expert-guided, AI-powered coaching and personalized on-the-job learning, leading to measurable productivity improvements.

Spark Education

Series B in 2018
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing children's thinking skills through interactive live instruction and engaging learning experiences. Established in 2018, the company has attracted over half a million users worldwide by offering small-group classes that emphasize personalized learning. Its educational portfolio includes various platforms, such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, Spark Chinese for language learning, and Huohua Siwei, an online service for Chinese-language education. Additionally, the company operates Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive instruction in small groups. Spark Education's mission is to cultivate a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth among its students.

Spark Education

Series B in 2018
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing children's thinking skills through interactive live instruction and engaging learning experiences. Established in 2018, the company has attracted over half a million users worldwide by offering small-group classes that emphasize personalized learning. Its educational portfolio includes various platforms, such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, Spark Chinese for language learning, and Huohua Siwei, an online service for Chinese-language education. Additionally, the company operates Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive instruction in small groups. Spark Education's mission is to cultivate a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth among its students.

Clark

Seed Round in 2017
Clark, Inc. is a company based in New York, founded in 2016, that operates an online virtual assistant platform designed for independent educators and tutors. The platform, Clark, serves as an operational assistant handling daily activities through SMS, email, and a native app. It facilitates connections between tutors, students, and parents, and provides progress reports accessible at any time. Additionally, the company offers assistance services for scheduling sessions and ensuring timely payments for tutors and other hourly instructors. Clark's mission is to support the growth of small-scale tutoring businesses in the U.S., aiming to increase revenue for educators and educational hours in the market.

BYJU'S

Series D in 2016
BYJU'S is a prominent global ed-tech company founded in India in 2011, dedicated to providing adaptive and engaging learning solutions to over 150 million students worldwide. The company aims to make high-quality education accessible to learners of all ages through its flagship product, BYJU's: The Learning App, and a diverse portfolio that includes brands such as Disney-BYJU's Early Learn, BYJU's FutureSchool, and WhiteHat Jr. BYJU'S employs personalized learning methodologies that cater to individual learning styles and paces, supported by a network of over 12,000 teachers. The platform utilizes original content, watch-and-learn videos, animations, and interactive simulations to create a contextual and practical learning experience. Additionally, BYJU'S has formed innovative partnerships with major companies like Disney and Google to enhance engagement. Headquartered in India, BYJU'S operates in more than 21 countries and offers programs in over 8 languages, further solidifying its position as a leader in the education technology sector.

Spark Education

Series A in 2016
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing children's thinking skills through interactive live instruction and engaging learning experiences. Established in 2018, the company has attracted over half a million users worldwide by offering small-group classes that emphasize personalized learning. Its educational portfolio includes various platforms, such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, Spark Chinese for language learning, and Huohua Siwei, an online service for Chinese-language education. Additionally, the company operates Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive instruction in small groups. Spark Education's mission is to cultivate a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth among its students.

BYJU'S

Series C in 2016
BYJU'S is a prominent global ed-tech company founded in India in 2011, dedicated to providing adaptive and engaging learning solutions to over 150 million students worldwide. The company aims to make high-quality education accessible to learners of all ages through its flagship product, BYJU's: The Learning App, and a diverse portfolio that includes brands such as Disney-BYJU's Early Learn, BYJU's FutureSchool, and WhiteHat Jr. BYJU'S employs personalized learning methodologies that cater to individual learning styles and paces, supported by a network of over 12,000 teachers. The platform utilizes original content, watch-and-learn videos, animations, and interactive simulations to create a contextual and practical learning experience. Additionally, BYJU'S has formed innovative partnerships with major companies like Disney and Google to enhance engagement. Headquartered in India, BYJU'S operates in more than 21 countries and offers programs in over 8 languages, further solidifying its position as a leader in the education technology sector.

BYJU'S

Venture Round in 2016
BYJU'S is a prominent global ed-tech company founded in India in 2011, dedicated to providing adaptive and engaging learning solutions to over 150 million students worldwide. The company aims to make high-quality education accessible to learners of all ages through its flagship product, BYJU's: The Learning App, and a diverse portfolio that includes brands such as Disney-BYJU's Early Learn, BYJU's FutureSchool, and WhiteHat Jr. BYJU'S employs personalized learning methodologies that cater to individual learning styles and paces, supported by a network of over 12,000 teachers. The platform utilizes original content, watch-and-learn videos, animations, and interactive simulations to create a contextual and practical learning experience. Additionally, BYJU'S has formed innovative partnerships with major companies like Disney and Google to enhance engagement. Headquartered in India, BYJU'S operates in more than 21 countries and offers programs in over 8 languages, further solidifying its position as a leader in the education technology sector.

Clever

Series B in 2014
Founded in 2012, Clever is a San Francisco-based company that operates as a single sign-on platform for K-12 education. It simplifies digital learning management by bringing all educational applications into one secure portal and providing seamless access for students and teachers.

TutorVista

Series C in 2009
TutorVista Global Pvt. Ltd. is a global education services company based in Bangalore, India, specializing in online tutoring. The company offers personalized teaching in subjects such as math, science, and English, catering to students' individual academic needs. Through its online platform, TutorVista provides both homework help and comprehensive tutoring, focusing on both fundamental and advanced concepts. The service aims to support students in achieving their short and long-term academic goals. In January 2011, TutorVista was acquired by Pearson Education, further enhancing its reach and resources in the education sector.

TutorVista

Venture Round in 2008
TutorVista Global Pvt. Ltd. is a global education services company based in Bangalore, India, specializing in online tutoring. The company offers personalized teaching in subjects such as math, science, and English, catering to students' individual academic needs. Through its online platform, TutorVista provides both homework help and comprehensive tutoring, focusing on both fundamental and advanced concepts. The service aims to support students in achieving their short and long-term academic goals. In January 2011, TutorVista was acquired by Pearson Education, further enhancing its reach and resources in the education sector.

TutorVista

Series B in 2006
TutorVista Global Pvt. Ltd. is a global education services company based in Bangalore, India, specializing in online tutoring. The company offers personalized teaching in subjects such as math, science, and English, catering to students' individual academic needs. Through its online platform, TutorVista provides both homework help and comprehensive tutoring, focusing on both fundamental and advanced concepts. The service aims to support students in achieving their short and long-term academic goals. In January 2011, TutorVista was acquired by Pearson Education, further enhancing its reach and resources in the education sector.
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