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 Internet of Things

Wheelocity

Series A in 2024
Wheelocity is an Indian supply chain network that aims to reduce malnutrition by minimizing food waste through technology-enabled fresh-commerce networks. It operates an integrated ecosystem of collection centers, distribution centers, dark stores, and first- and mid-mile logistics to move fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, poultry, and meat efficiently. By leveraging AI and IoT, Wheelocity enhances transparency, efficiency, and inventory control across its nationwide network, delivering faster, more reliable access from farm to plate. Founded in 2021, the company seeks to reshape India’s fresh produce market with an innovative, tech-powered approach to supply chains, ultimately lowering costs, preserving quality, and reducing waste.

Axonius

Series E in 2024
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that provides comprehensive asset inventory, identifies gaps in security coverage, and ensures compliance with security policies. Axonius delivers a unified and extensible system that integrates data from various networked devices and existing standalone management services, allowing IT and security operations teams to gain visibility and control over their devices. The platform features an easy-to-use adapter API and plug-in framework for integrating new device types and facilitates secure sharing of adaptors across the organization. Deployment options include both on-premise and cloud solutions, enabling enterprises to manage mobile, computing, and IoT devices effectively.

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.

DAISCH

Series A in 2022
DAISCH, established in 2015 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, specializes in high-precision motion and position sensing systems and tool chains for autonomous driving. The company offers industrial unmanned aerial vehicles and autonomous vehicles, leveraging technologies such as carrier phase differential, inertial navigation, and machine vision to provide precise positioning and environmental information for self-driving vehicles across varied road conditions.

Wheelocity

Series A in 2022
Wheelocity is an Indian supply chain network that aims to reduce malnutrition by minimizing food waste through technology-enabled fresh-commerce networks. It operates an integrated ecosystem of collection centers, distribution centers, dark stores, and first- and mid-mile logistics to move fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, poultry, and meat efficiently. By leveraging AI and IoT, Wheelocity enhances transparency, efficiency, and inventory control across its nationwide network, delivering faster, more reliable access from farm to plate. Founded in 2021, the company seeks to reshape India’s fresh produce market with an innovative, tech-powered approach to supply chains, ultimately lowering costs, preserving quality, and reducing waste.

Celona

Series C in 2022
Celona, Inc. is a technology company based in Cupertino, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based networking platform to enhance the integration of 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Celona focuses on accelerating the adoption of LTE and 5G wireless technology in the enterprise sector by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States. The company's AI-powered solution simplifies the deployment of cellular wireless networks, allowing enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and integrate wireless capabilities with existing IT systems. Celona's technology combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning software to address the connectivity demands of edge-compute applications, ultimately facilitating digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading companies in the telecommunications and networking sectors.

Axonius

Series E in 2022
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that provides comprehensive asset inventory, identifies gaps in security coverage, and ensures compliance with security policies. Axonius delivers a unified and extensible system that integrates data from various networked devices and existing standalone management services, allowing IT and security operations teams to gain visibility and control over their devices. The platform features an easy-to-use adapter API and plug-in framework for integrating new device types and facilitates secure sharing of adaptors across the organization. Deployment options include both on-premise and cloud solutions, enabling enterprises to manage mobile, computing, and IoT devices effectively.

Urtopia

Seed Round in 2022
Urtopia is a company focused on designing and developing innovative e-bikes and smart commuting solutions aimed at enhancing urban living. With a vision of creating a new urban utopia, Urtopia combines futuristic design with advanced technology to improve the biking experience and promote a healthier lifestyle. The company integrates various IoT sensors, including fingerprint recognition, torque sensors, gyroscopes, mmWave radar, and GPS, into its products. These e-bikes feature smart functionalities such as cellphone unlocking, voice control, remote tracking, and riding activity analysis, providing riders with a greener and more efficient mode of transportation. Urtopia's offerings empower urbanites to travel happily and healthily, redefining urban mobility and encouraging a lifestyle that embraces freedom and sustainability.

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
Founded in 2018, Acceldata develops an enterprise data observability platform designed to help businesses build and operate great data products. Its platform offers services including data warehousing, security, preparation, IoT for consumer and commercial applications, and acquisition, enabling clients to stream, collect, process data, build data clusters, view insights, optimize workflows, and proactively manage performance, security, and data quality.

Axonius

Series D in 2021
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that provides comprehensive asset inventory, identifies gaps in security coverage, and ensures compliance with security policies. Axonius delivers a unified and extensible system that integrates data from various networked devices and existing standalone management services, allowing IT and security operations teams to gain visibility and control over their devices. The platform features an easy-to-use adapter API and plug-in framework for integrating new device types and facilitates secure sharing of adaptors across the organization. Deployment options include both on-premise and cloud solutions, enabling enterprises to manage mobile, computing, and IoT devices effectively.

Black Lake Technologies

Series C in 2021
Black Lake Technologies is a rapidly growing company that specializes in cloud-based technology designed to transform traditional manufacturing enterprises into data-driven smart factories. The company provides mobile, IoT, and web-based collaboration platforms that facilitate the acquisition, visualization, monitoring, and analysis of real-time manufacturing data. By offering algorithm-driven, flexible, and configurable systems, Black Lake enables factory staff, from top management to assembly line workers, to collaborate effectively, interpret data, and extract actionable insights. This innovation helps manufacturing enterprises, ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies, to shorten manufacturing cycles and enhance operational efficiency. With significant venture backing, Black Lake Technologies has raised over CNY 100 million to support its mission of revolutionizing the manufacturing landscape.

Acceldata

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2018, Acceldata develops an enterprise data observability platform designed to help businesses build and operate great data products. Its platform offers services including data warehousing, security, preparation, IoT for consumer and commercial applications, and acquisition, enabling clients to stream, collect, process data, build data clusters, view insights, optimize workflows, and proactively manage performance, security, and data quality.

Infiot

Series A in 2020
Infiot Inc. is an information technology company that specializes in cloud-delivered architecture 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 facilitates data collection, delivery, and storage essential for commercial IoT services. The company's offerings are particularly beneficial for remote users and various sectors, including education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and financial services. By enabling secure connections over LTE and 5G cellular networks, Infiot helps organizations optimize their operations, enhance security, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.

Parsable

Series D in 2020
Parsable, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in workflow management solutions for industrial sectors, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and energy. The company offers the Parsable Connected Worker Platform, which transforms static, paper-based procedures into mobile and interactive work instructions. This platform allows industrial workers to utilize multimedia formats and collaborate in real-time, improving productivity, quality, and safety. Additionally, Parsable's solutions facilitate the collection of operational data, enabling organizations to gain insights into human work activities and enhance efficiency through data analysis, change tracking, and process training. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Wearable Intelligence, Inc., Parsable has expanded its presence with offices in Austin, Texas; Vancouver, Canada; and Kildare, Ireland.

Standard Robots

Series B in 2020
Standard Robots is a company based in Baoan, Guangdong, specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and Robot Internet of Things (RIoT) software systems. Established in 2016, the company serves industries such as semiconductors, auto parts, and energy by offering standardized solutions that enhance the flexibility and agility of mobile robots in manufacturing environments. Its focus on scalable applications and predictable outcomes allows clients to achieve intelligent logistics transformation through repeatable algorithm scenarios. By providing dedicated services, Standard Robots aims to improve operational efficiency and innovation in the sectors it serves.

MemVerge

Series B in 2020
MemVerge specializes in memory storage convergence software designed to optimize cloud infrastructure. Its proprietary Distributed Memory Objects (DMO) technology leverages Intel's Optane DC persistent memory, enabling data-intensive workloads like AI/ML and big data analytics to run at memory speed with consistent data across systems.

Axonius

Series C in 2020
Axonius, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in asset management for connected devices used by businesses. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a platform that provides comprehensive asset inventory, identifies gaps in security coverage, and ensures compliance with security policies. Axonius delivers a unified and extensible system that integrates data from various networked devices and existing standalone management services, allowing IT and security operations teams to gain visibility and control over their devices. The platform features an easy-to-use adapter API and plug-in framework for integrating new device types and facilitates secure sharing of adaptors across the organization. Deployment options include both on-premise and cloud solutions, enabling enterprises to manage mobile, computing, and IoT devices effectively.

Celona

Series B in 2020
Celona, Inc. is a technology company based in Cupertino, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based networking platform to enhance the integration of 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Celona focuses on accelerating the adoption of LTE and 5G wireless technology in the enterprise sector by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States. The company's AI-powered solution simplifies the deployment of cellular wireless networks, allowing enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and integrate wireless capabilities with existing IT systems. Celona's technology combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning software to address the connectivity demands of edge-compute applications, ultimately facilitating digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading companies in the telecommunications and networking sectors.

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.

Celona

Series A in 2019
Celona, Inc. is a technology company based in Cupertino, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based networking platform to enhance the integration of 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Celona focuses on accelerating the adoption of LTE and 5G wireless technology in the enterprise sector by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States. The company's AI-powered solution simplifies the deployment of cellular wireless networks, allowing enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and integrate wireless capabilities with existing IT systems. Celona's technology combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning software to address the connectivity demands of edge-compute applications, ultimately facilitating digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading companies in the telecommunications and networking sectors.

MemVerge

Series A in 2019
MemVerge specializes in memory storage convergence software designed to optimize cloud infrastructure. Its proprietary Distributed Memory Objects (DMO) technology leverages Intel's Optane DC persistent memory, enabling data-intensive workloads like AI/ML and big data analytics to run at memory speed with consistent data across systems.

Acceldata

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018, Acceldata develops an enterprise data observability platform designed to help businesses build and operate great data products. Its platform offers services including data warehousing, security, preparation, IoT for consumer and commercial applications, and acquisition, enabling clients to stream, collect, process data, build data clusters, view insights, optimize workflows, and proactively manage performance, security, and data quality.

Parsable

Series C in 2018
Parsable, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in workflow management solutions for industrial sectors, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and energy. The company offers the Parsable Connected Worker Platform, which transforms static, paper-based procedures into mobile and interactive work instructions. This platform allows industrial workers to utilize multimedia formats and collaborate in real-time, improving productivity, quality, and safety. Additionally, Parsable's solutions facilitate the collection of operational data, enabling organizations to gain insights into human work activities and enhance efficiency through data analysis, change tracking, and process training. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Wearable Intelligence, Inc., Parsable has expanded its presence with offices in Austin, Texas; Vancouver, Canada; and Kildare, Ireland.

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 is a company that specializes in the development of innovative air purifiers designed to enhance indoor air quality by bringing in purified outdoor air while expelling polluted indoor air. Unlike conventional air purifiers that necessitate the closing of windows and doors, Airburg's products operate effectively with openings, contributing to reduced carbon dioxide levels in the home. Founded in 2014, the company also offers an air quality monitor that allows users to track fine particulate matter levels through a mobile app, providing real-time data to promote healthier living. Airburg's intelligent air service system is connected to the cloud, ensuring users have access to important air quality information at their fingertips.

Brava Home

Series B in 2017
Brava Home, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling innovative kitchen appliances. As a subsidiary of The Middleby Corporation since November 2019, Brava Home integrates technology and design to create joyful cooking experiences at home. Their products, which include IoT-enabled devices, aim to save time and enhance convenience for users while empowering them to cook better meals at home.

Hanshow Technology

Series B in 2017
Hanshow Technology specializes in connected commerce solutions, utilizing its electronic gondola label (EEG) technology. With a dedicated R&D team of over 140 employees, they have installed comprehensive EEG systems worldwide, covering the entire supply chain.

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. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in workflow management solutions for industrial sectors, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and energy. The company offers the Parsable Connected Worker Platform, which transforms static, paper-based procedures into mobile and interactive work instructions. This platform allows industrial workers to utilize multimedia formats and collaborate in real-time, improving productivity, quality, and safety. Additionally, Parsable's solutions facilitate the collection of operational data, enabling organizations to gain insights into human work activities and enhance efficiency through data analysis, change tracking, and process training. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Wearable Intelligence, Inc., Parsable has expanded its presence with offices in Austin, Texas; Vancouver, Canada; and Kildare, Ireland.

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 in China, specializing in wearable technology and intelligent equipment. The company's product lineup includes Bluetooth speakers, smartwatches, and various electronic devices designed to enhance user experience. Committed to innovation, Tomoon focuses on developing advanced devices and optimizing solutions that aim to enrich the lives of millions of consumers. The company's technical team embodies a spirit of creativity and expertise, driving the development of unique and high-quality products in the rapidly evolving smart technology market.

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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