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.
Sarona 4 Zvi Strachilevich Street Tel Aviv 6473957 Israel
Shaurya Aggarwal
Partner
Vaibhav Agrawal
Venture Partner
James Alcorn
Partner
Saqib Awan
Partner
Moritz Baier-Lentz
Partner and Head of Gaming
Mercedes Bent
Partner
Luke Beseda
Partner
Akshay Bhushan
Venture Partner
Taggart Bonham
Partner
Ashley Brasier
Partner
Wei Cai
Partner
Guru Chahal
Partner
Yoni Cheifetz
Partner
Yoni Cheifetz
Partner
Sun Daniel
Partner
Amish Desai
Partner
Sebastian Duesterhoeft
Partner
Barry Eggers
Co-Founder and Partner
Sam Eisler
Partner
James Ephrati
Partner
Faraz Fatemi
Partner, Consumer
Jack Fowler
Partner
Aaron Frank
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
Partner
Galym Imanbayev MD
Partner
Nnamdi Iregbulem
Partner
Raviraj Jain
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
Pinn Lawjindakul
Partner
Pachara Lawjindakul
Partner
Pachara Lawjindakul
Partner
Will Leas
Partner
Jeremy Liew
Partner
Connor Love
Partner
John Luongo
Venture Partner
Natalie Luu
Partner
Naveed Matinfar
Partner
Ravi Mhatre
Co-Founder and Partner
James Mi
Founding Partner
Andrew Moley
Operating Partner and CFO
Tal Morgenstern
Partner
Peter Nieh
Co-Founder and Partner, Enterprise
Justin Overdorff
Partner
Zac Pan
Associate Partner
Apoorva Pandhi
Associate
Krish Parikh
Partner of Business Services
Nicole Quinn
Partner
Adrian Nicholas Radu
Partner
Alexander Schmitt
Partner
Shan Shan
Partner
Justin Shen
Partner
Justin Shen
Partner
Shuvi Shrivastava
Partner
Ishaan Preet Singh
Investor
Ajay Sudan
Venture Partner
Sydney Sykes
Partner
Rahul Taneja
Partner
John Thompson
Venture Partner
Anoushka Vaswani
Partner
Jason Wang
Partner
Nathan Wang
Vice President
Nathan Wu
Partner, Growth
Mark Xu
Partner
Cici Yang
Vice President
Jerry Ye
Partner, Data Platform
Haowei Zhai
Vice President
Issac Zhang
Vice President
Ju Zhang
Executive Director
Gavin Zhu
Partner
Hu Peipei
Investment Manager
Past deals in Internet of Things
Wheelocity
Series A in 2024
Wheelocity is a supply chain network dedicated to addressing India's malnutrition issue by minimizing food waste through innovative, technology-driven solutions. Founded in 2021, the company has established itself as a leading provider of fresh supply chain solutions, processing nearly 700 tonnes of fresh food daily across a network that spans the entire country. Wheelocity aims to reshape the fresh produce market by integrating various components of the supply chain, including collection centers, distribution centers, and logistics, to create an efficient and optimized ecosystem for perishable goods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, poultry, and meat. By leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, Wheelocity enhances transparency and efficiency in its operations, facilitating a faster and more sustainable process for delivering food from farms to consumers. Ultimately, the company’s mission is to eliminate food waste and combat hunger through effective management of supply chain resources.
Axonius
Series E in 2024
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices in business environments. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Axonius provides a platform that allows enterprises to manage their mobile, compute, and IoT devices effectively. The platform offers features such as asset inventory, identification of security coverage gaps, and the ability to validate and enforce security policies. It integrates information from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a unified environment for visibility and control. Additionally, Axonius supports easy integration of new device types through a user-friendly adapter API and plug-in framework, which can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. This functionality enables IT and security operations teams to manage device adoption and usage securely and at scale.
Ruitai Microelectronics
Series A in 2023
Ruitai Microelectronics is a domestic supplier of high-performance analog and analog-digital hybrid chips for intelligent networked vehicles.
Wheelocity
Series A in 2022
Wheelocity is a supply chain network dedicated to addressing India's malnutrition issue by minimizing food waste through innovative, technology-driven solutions. Founded in 2021, the company has established itself as a leading provider of fresh supply chain solutions, processing nearly 700 tonnes of fresh food daily across a network that spans the entire country. Wheelocity aims to reshape the fresh produce market by integrating various components of the supply chain, including collection centers, distribution centers, and logistics, to create an efficient and optimized ecosystem for perishable goods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, poultry, and meat. By leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, Wheelocity enhances transparency and efficiency in its operations, facilitating a faster and more sustainable process for delivering food from farms to consumers. Ultimately, the company’s mission is to eliminate food waste and combat hunger through effective management of supply chain resources.
Axonius
Series E in 2022
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices in business environments. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Axonius provides a platform that allows enterprises to manage their mobile, compute, and IoT devices effectively. The platform offers features such as asset inventory, identification of security coverage gaps, and the ability to validate and enforce security policies. It integrates information from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a unified environment for visibility and control. Additionally, Axonius supports easy integration of new device types through a user-friendly adapter API and plug-in framework, which can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. This functionality enables IT and security operations teams to manage device adoption and usage securely and at scale.
Urtopia
Seed Round in 2022
Urtopia is a company focused on developing and designing advanced e-bikes and commuting solutions aimed at enhancing urban travel experiences. With a vision of creating a new urban utopia, Urtopia emphasizes the integration of futuristic design and smart technology to promote healthier lifestyles among urban dwellers. Their e-bikes feature innovative capabilities, including IoT sensors, fingerprint recognition, torque sensors, gyroscopes, mmWave radar, and GPS. Additionally, Urtopia’s smart features encompass cellphone unlocking, voice control, remote tracking, and riding activity analysis. By prioritizing both efficiency and comfort, Urtopia aims to provide a greener means of transportation, empowering riders to explore their surroundings freely and enjoy improved commuting experiences.
MKSEMI
Series A in 2022
MKSEMI is a low-power ultra-wideband (UWB) company, provides a complete high precision location solution for device OEMs and ODMs.
Qianchen Automobile
Series B in 2021
Qianchen Automobile is a smart electric commercial vehicle manufacturer of smart connected new energy commercial vehicles.
Acceldata
Series B in 2021
Acceldata, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Jose, Bengaluru, and Berlin, develops an enterprise data observability platform designed to enhance analytics and artificial intelligence systems. The company's platform offers a range of services including data warehousing, security and protection, preparation and accuracy forecasting, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and data acquisition. Acceldata's solutions are used by global enterprises such as Dun & Bradstreet, AT&T, Oracle, and DBS to build and operate effective data products.
Axonius
Series D in 2021
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices in business environments. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Axonius provides a platform that allows enterprises to manage their mobile, compute, and IoT devices effectively. The platform offers features such as asset inventory, identification of security coverage gaps, and the ability to validate and enforce security policies. It integrates information from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a unified environment for visibility and control. Additionally, Axonius supports easy integration of new device types through a user-friendly adapter API and plug-in framework, which can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. This functionality enables IT and security operations teams to manage device adoption and usage securely and at scale.
Black Lake Technologies
Series C in 2021
Black Lake Technologies is an innovative company focused on transforming manufacturing through advanced mobile, IoT, and web-based collaboration platforms. These platforms enable real-time data acquisition, visualization, monitoring, and analysis, facilitating seamless communication among factory staff, from management to assembly line workers. By providing algorithm-driven and easily configurable systems, Black Lake lowers the barriers for manufacturers to adopt data analytics, fostering self-innovation and enhancing operational efficiency. The company serves a diverse clientele, including medium-sized enterprises and Fortune 500 companies, streamlining their production processes. With significant venture backing and over CNY 100 million in funding, Black Lake is well-positioned to lead the evolution of smart factories and improve manufacturing cycles.
Acceldata
Series A in 2020
Acceldata, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Jose, Bengaluru, and Berlin, develops an enterprise data observability platform designed to enhance analytics and artificial intelligence systems. The company's platform offers a range of services including data warehousing, security and protection, preparation and accuracy forecasting, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and data acquisition. Acceldata's solutions are used by global enterprises such as Dun & Bradstreet, AT&T, Oracle, and DBS to build and operate effective data products.
Infiot
Series A in 2020
Infiot Inc. is an information technology company that specializes in a cloud-delivered architecture platform tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT) industry. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Chennai, India, Infiot's platform supports data collection, delivery, and storage essential for various commercial IoT services. It serves a diverse range of sectors, including education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and financial services, by connecting remote users, fixed and mobile sites, and IoT devices over LTE and 5G networks. The company's solutions focus on enhancing security, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance for its clients.
Parsable
Series D in 2020
Parsable, Inc. specializes in developing digital workflow management solutions tailored for industrial sectors, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and energy. Its Connected Worker Platform modernizes traditional, paper-based procedures by converting them into mobile, interactive work instructions that utilize multimedia formats. This transformation enhances productivity, quality, and safety for industrial workers by facilitating real-time collaboration and guiding human inputs. Additionally, Parsable's platform collects and analyzes operational data, providing valuable insights into work activities and enabling continuous improvement of procedures. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Parsable also has offices in Austin, Texas; Vancouver, Canada; and Kildare, Ireland. The company was previously known as Wearable Intelligence, Inc. before rebranding in February 2016.
Standard Robots
Series B in 2020
Standard Robots, established on June 14, 2016, in Baoan, Guangdong, specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of laser SLAM autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and Robot Internet of Things (RIoT) software systems. The company targets the semiconductor, auto parts, and energy industries, offering standardized solutions that enhance the flexibility and agility of mobile robots in manufacturing environments. By focusing on repeatable algorithm application scenarios, Standard Robots enables clients to achieve intelligent logistics transformation, providing a scalable application with predictable outcomes and dedicated services.
Axonius
Series C in 2020
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices in business environments. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Axonius provides a platform that allows enterprises to manage their mobile, compute, and IoT devices effectively. The platform offers features such as asset inventory, identification of security coverage gaps, and the ability to validate and enforce security policies. It integrates information from various networked devices and existing management services, creating a unified environment for visibility and control. Additionally, Axonius supports easy integration of new device types through a user-friendly adapter API and plug-in framework, which can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. This functionality enables IT and security operations teams to manage device adoption and usage securely and at scale.
Jazzyear
Series A in 2019
Jazzyear is a science and technology think tank, including think tanks, media, community, and enterprise service sections. It is based on the frontiers of China's scientific and technological innovation, dynamically tracking the development of head technology enterprises and traditional industrial technology upgrade cases, and is committed to promoting artificial intelligence and big data. The application and landing of technological innovations such as the Internet of Things, cloud computing and big health in the industry.
Acceldata
Seed Round in 2018
Acceldata, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Jose, Bengaluru, and Berlin, develops an enterprise data observability platform designed to enhance analytics and artificial intelligence systems. The company's platform offers a range of services including data warehousing, security and protection, preparation and accuracy forecasting, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and data acquisition. Acceldata's solutions are used by global enterprises such as Dun & Bradstreet, AT&T, Oracle, and DBS to build and operate effective data products.
Parsable
Series C in 2018
Parsable, Inc. specializes in developing digital workflow management solutions tailored for industrial sectors, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and energy. Its Connected Worker Platform modernizes traditional, paper-based procedures by converting them into mobile, interactive work instructions that utilize multimedia formats. This transformation enhances productivity, quality, and safety for industrial workers by facilitating real-time collaboration and guiding human inputs. Additionally, Parsable's platform collects and analyzes operational data, providing valuable insights into work activities and enabling continuous improvement of procedures. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Parsable also has offices in Austin, Texas; Vancouver, Canada; and Kildare, Ireland. The company was previously known as Wearable Intelligence, Inc. before rebranding in February 2016.
Liking Fit
Series C in 2018
Liking Fit is a Chinese franchise smart gym operator, established in September 2014 and headquartered in Shanghai. The company specializes in the development and operation of 24-hour intelligent gyms, utilizing an online platform that allows users to access facilities via a mobile app or smartwatches. This innovative approach enables members to engage in fitness activities at their convenience while also monitoring their health data on the cloud. Liking Fit supports its franchisees by providing a comprehensive range of services, including gym outfitting, smart technical assistance, training, promotion, and post-management. The franchise model allows for a unique unmanned management system, where franchisees can oversee operations through mobile devices. Currently, Liking Fit has formed strategic partnerships with notable real estate companies and has established over 100 franchise locations worldwide.
Airburg
Venture Round in 2017
Airburg specializes in the development of innovative air purifiers that enhance indoor air quality by bringing purified outdoor air into homes while simultaneously expelling contaminated indoor air. Unlike traditional air purifiers that require sealed environments, Airburg's products function effectively with windows and doors open, contributing to lower carbon dioxide levels. In addition to their air purifiers, the company offers an air quality monitor that allows users to track fine particulate matter levels through a mobile application. Founded in 2014, Airburg's intelligent air service system is cloud-connected, providing users with accessible air quality data to promote healthier living.
Brava Home
Series B in 2017
Brava Home, Inc. is a technology company based in Redwood City, California, specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative kitchen appliances, particularly in the realm of IoT and domestic automation. Established in 2015, the company focuses on integrating technology and design to enhance culinary experiences at home, making cooking more convenient and enjoyable for users. Brava Home's products aim to empower individuals to prepare better meals effortlessly, thereby saving time and simplifying the cooking process. As a subsidiary of The Middleby Corporation since November 2019, Brava Home continues to expand its offerings in consumer electronics and kitchen automation, contributing to a more efficient and joyful home environment.
Hanshow
Series B in 2017
Hanshow Technology Co. Ltd specializes in connected commerce solutions, leveraging its proprietary electronic gondola label (EEG) technology. The company operates with a skilled research and development team of 140 employees and has established extensive EEG systems that encompass the entire supply chain. By integrating mobile Internet technology and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, Hanshow enables retailers to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs through its self-developed electronic tags. Their focus on innovation positions them as a leader in the field of electronic labeling and smart retail solutions.
A.I. Nemo
Series B in 2016
A.I. Nemo develops hardware, home appliances, and a family companion robot. A.I. Nemo was established in March 2014 and is an innovative company dedicated to developing Internet hardware and smart home appliances. The company at the beginning of the creation of the speed of light to get the vibration and innovation workshop A round of investment.
Parsable
Seed Round in 2014
Parsable, Inc. specializes in developing digital workflow management solutions tailored for industrial sectors, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and energy. Its Connected Worker Platform modernizes traditional, paper-based procedures by converting them into mobile, interactive work instructions that utilize multimedia formats. This transformation enhances productivity, quality, and safety for industrial workers by facilitating real-time collaboration and guiding human inputs. Additionally, Parsable's platform collects and analyzes operational data, providing valuable insights into work activities and enabling continuous improvement of procedures. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Parsable also has offices in Austin, Texas; Vancouver, Canada; and Kildare, Ireland. The company was previously known as Wearable Intelligence, Inc. before rebranding in February 2016.
A.I. Nemo
Series A in 2014
A.I. Nemo develops hardware, home appliances, and a family companion robot. A.I. Nemo was established in March 2014 and is an innovative company dedicated to developing Internet hardware and smart home appliances. The company at the beginning of the creation of the speed of light to get the vibration and innovation workshop A round of investment.
Tomoon
Series A in 2014
Tomoon is a leading provider of smart device solutions based in China, specializing in wearable technology and intelligent equipment. The company offers a range of products, including Bluetooth speakers and smart watches, designed to enhance user experience and enrich everyday life. Tomoon is dedicated to developing advanced devices and optimizing solutions and services, driven by a technical team with a strong commitment to innovation and quality.
Nest Labs
Series B in 2011
Nest Labs is a company specializing in home automation products, particularly known for its innovative, programmable, self-learning thermostats and security systems. The Nest Learning Thermostat, launched in 2011, was the company's flagship product, designed to reduce energy consumption by learning user preferences and adjusting temperatures accordingly. Following this success, Nest Labs introduced the Nest Protect in October 2013, a smoke and carbon monoxide detector. The company further expanded its product line with the introduction of the Nest Cam in June 2015, after acquiring Dropcam. Nest Labs focuses on enhancing home safety and efficiency through technology, providing users with convenience while promoting energy savings.
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