Lightspeed Venture Partners

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.

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 Human Resources

Personio

Series E in 2022
Personio GmbH is a provider of HR management and recruiting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises with 10 to 2,000 employees. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Personio aims to enhance the efficiency of HR processes, allowing organizations to concentrate on their workforce. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including digital employee files, applicant tracking, attendance and absence management, payroll, and performance management. By streamlining these essential HR functions, Personio enables clients to simplify and digitalize their human resource operations effectively.

Landed

Seed Round in 2022
Landed improves the hiring process for hourly employers and job applicants.

Darwinbox

Series D in 2022
Darwinbox is a prominent provider of cloud-based Human Resources Management Software (HRMS) that aims to transform workforce and technology interactions. Founded in 2015, the platform serves mid to large-sized enterprises by offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance employee engagement throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement. With a user-friendly interface and fast implementation cycles, Darwinbox incorporates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling functionalities like e-onboarding, continuous feedback, and performance analytics. The platform is utilized by over 350 global enterprises, including notable companies like Arvind, Dr. Reddy's, and Swiggy, and is trusted by more than 850,000 employees. Recognized in the APAC region as a preferred human capital management platform, Darwinbox has garnered support from investors such as Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed.

Personio

Series E in 2021
Personio GmbH is a provider of HR management and recruiting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises with 10 to 2,000 employees. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Personio aims to enhance the efficiency of HR processes, allowing organizations to concentrate on their workforce. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including digital employee files, applicant tracking, attendance and absence management, payroll, and performance management. By streamlining these essential HR functions, Personio enables clients to simplify and digitalize their human resource operations effectively.

Personio

Series D in 2021
Personio GmbH is a provider of HR management and recruiting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises with 10 to 2,000 employees. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Personio aims to enhance the efficiency of HR processes, allowing organizations to concentrate on their workforce. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including digital employee files, applicant tracking, attendance and absence management, payroll, and performance management. By streamlining these essential HR functions, Personio enables clients to simplify and digitalize their human resource operations effectively.

Darwinbox

Series C in 2021
Darwinbox is a prominent provider of cloud-based Human Resources Management Software (HRMS) that aims to transform workforce and technology interactions. Founded in 2015, the platform serves mid to large-sized enterprises by offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance employee engagement throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement. With a user-friendly interface and fast implementation cycles, Darwinbox incorporates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling functionalities like e-onboarding, continuous feedback, and performance analytics. The platform is utilized by over 350 global enterprises, including notable companies like Arvind, Dr. Reddy's, and Swiggy, and is trusted by more than 850,000 employees. Recognized in the APAC region as a preferred human capital management platform, Darwinbox has garnered support from investors such as Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed.

Personio

Series C in 2020
Personio GmbH is a provider of HR management and recruiting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises with 10 to 2,000 employees. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Personio aims to enhance the efficiency of HR processes, allowing organizations to concentrate on their workforce. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including digital employee files, applicant tracking, attendance and absence management, payroll, and performance management. By streamlining these essential HR functions, Personio enables clients to simplify and digitalize their human resource operations effectively.

Terminal

Series B in 2019
Terminal Inc. specializes in talent solutions, focusing on the recruitment, onboarding, and management of remote global tech teams. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Kitchener, Montreal, Vancouver, Canada, and Jailsco, Mexico. Terminal offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes talent acquisition, operational support, and market insights, enabling businesses to scale efficiently. Additionally, the company develops and manages workspaces and provides operational and legal support, encompassing human resources, benefits, payroll, and stock option administration services. Through its expertise, Terminal fosters a connected tech community to support the growth of engineering teams worldwide.

Darwinbox

Series B in 2019
Darwinbox is a prominent provider of cloud-based Human Resources Management Software (HRMS) that aims to transform workforce and technology interactions. Founded in 2015, the platform serves mid to large-sized enterprises by offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance employee engagement throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement. With a user-friendly interface and fast implementation cycles, Darwinbox incorporates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling functionalities like e-onboarding, continuous feedback, and performance analytics. The platform is utilized by over 350 global enterprises, including notable companies like Arvind, Dr. Reddy's, and Swiggy, and is trusted by more than 850,000 employees. Recognized in the APAC region as a preferred human capital management platform, Darwinbox has garnered support from investors such as Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed.

AllWork

Seed Round in 2019
AllWork, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops a platform connecting freelancer talent with brands and retailers. Founded in 2010, AllWork offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to streamline the management of freelance, temporary, and flexible workers. Its platform facilitates recruiting, scheduling, training, communication, payments, budgeting, and human resource administration. Additionally, the AllWork mobile application enables managers to enhance coverage and adjust scheduling for their freelance talent effectively. By simplifying the onboarding and payment processes for freelancers, contractors, and consultants, AllWork assists organizations in efficiently managing their workforce across various job functions and assignments.

Terminal

Series A in 2018
Terminal Inc. specializes in talent solutions, focusing on the recruitment, onboarding, and management of remote global tech teams. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Kitchener, Montreal, Vancouver, Canada, and Jailsco, Mexico. Terminal offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes talent acquisition, operational support, and market insights, enabling businesses to scale efficiently. Additionally, the company develops and manages workspaces and provides operational and legal support, encompassing human resources, benefits, payroll, and stock option administration services. Through its expertise, Terminal fosters a connected tech community to support the growth of engineering teams worldwide.

Reflektive

Series C in 2018
Reflektive, Inc. offers a real-time performance management platform that enhances employee performance, engagement, and analytics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides tools for instant feedback, goal management, performance reviews, and check-ins, which are integrated into daily workflows to promote continuous improvement. This platform allows employees to share feedback seamlessly, fostering a culture of open communication. Reflektive also features a Calibration tool that ensures fairness and equity in performance ratings across various teams and locations. With a client base of over 450 organizations, including notable companies like Comcast and Instacart, Reflektive has positioned itself as a leader in innovative HR solutions. The company has received backing from prominent investors and has been recognized in industry reports for its contributions to human capital management.

Drafted

Venture Round in 2017
Drafted Inc. operates a network recruiting platform designed to assist companies in sourcing, qualifying, and hiring candidates. The platform enables businesses to leverage their employees' networks for referrals, enhancing the quality of candidate sourcing beyond first-degree connections. Drafted also features a Layoff Network, allowing users to nominate friends and colleagues affected by layoffs, thereby increasing their visibility to potential employers. The application automates the sourcing process, shortlisting relevant candidates and facilitating introductions through email or messaging platforms, which empowers employees and their extended networks to refer candidates effectively. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Drafted aims to create valuable connections within the hiring landscape.

Darwinbox

Series A in 2017
Darwinbox is a prominent provider of cloud-based Human Resources Management Software (HRMS) that aims to transform workforce and technology interactions. Founded in 2015, the platform serves mid to large-sized enterprises by offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance employee engagement throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement. With a user-friendly interface and fast implementation cycles, Darwinbox incorporates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling functionalities like e-onboarding, continuous feedback, and performance analytics. The platform is utilized by over 350 global enterprises, including notable companies like Arvind, Dr. Reddy's, and Swiggy, and is trusted by more than 850,000 employees. Recognized in the APAC region as a preferred human capital management platform, Darwinbox has garnered support from investors such as Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed.

Reflektive

Series B in 2017
Reflektive, Inc. offers a real-time performance management platform that enhances employee performance, engagement, and analytics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides tools for instant feedback, goal management, performance reviews, and check-ins, which are integrated into daily workflows to promote continuous improvement. This platform allows employees to share feedback seamlessly, fostering a culture of open communication. Reflektive also features a Calibration tool that ensures fairness and equity in performance ratings across various teams and locations. With a client base of over 450 organizations, including notable companies like Comcast and Instacart, Reflektive has positioned itself as a leader in innovative HR solutions. The company has received backing from prominent investors and has been recognized in industry reports for its contributions to human capital management.

Reflektive

Series A in 2016
Reflektive, Inc. offers a real-time performance management platform that enhances employee performance, engagement, and analytics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides tools for instant feedback, goal management, performance reviews, and check-ins, which are integrated into daily workflows to promote continuous improvement. This platform allows employees to share feedback seamlessly, fostering a culture of open communication. Reflektive also features a Calibration tool that ensures fairness and equity in performance ratings across various teams and locations. With a client base of over 450 organizations, including notable companies like Comcast and Instacart, Reflektive has positioned itself as a leader in innovative HR solutions. The company has received backing from prominent investors and has been recognized in industry reports for its contributions to human capital management.

HireXperience

Series A in 2008
Hirexperience is a new kind of call center recruiting and staffing solution focused on utilizing technology and standardized screening to identify applicants who exhibit characteristics statistically proven to drive business success in inbound and outbound call centers. Hirexperience acts as a fully-outsourced call center staffing solution, identifying and marketing to an expanded pool of potential call center agents, selectively screening and testing the most promising candidates, and providing these employees to their clients in a simple and well-aligned pricing model. Hirexperience was created by call center operations managers, who felt that employers needed a better solution for predicting and staffing reliable, high-performance call center agents. Hirexperience brings a fresh approach that answers the unmet needs of call center hiring managers who struggle to find and place capable agents.
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