Lightspeed Europe

Lightspeed Europe is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage and growth investments across various sectors, including consumer, health, and fintech. With its headquarters in Menlo Park, California, and regional offices in Europe, Israel, India, and China, Lightspeed aims to identify and support innovative companies that can disrupt traditional markets. The firm invests in a wide range of industries, such as enterprise technology, e-commerce, software, and biotechnology, providing both equity and debt financing. Lightspeed has a particular interest in technology-led businesses, as well as opportunities in advertising, media, healthcare, education, and retail. Its investment strategy emphasizes the provision of capital along with ongoing consulting and advisory services to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses effectively.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Associate Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner and Head of Gaming

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Venture Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Ashley Brasier

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Barry Eggers

Founder and Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Faraz Fatemi

Partner, Consumer

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Vivek Gambhir

Venture Partner

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Lisa Han

Partner

Dat Han

Senior Associate

Rob Horton JD

COO

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Arsham Memarzadeh

Partner

Michael Mignano

Partner, Consumer

Hemant Mohapatra

Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Antoine Moyroud

Partner

Eric O'Brien

Affiliated Partner

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Nicole Quinn

General Partner

Adrian Radu

Partner

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Aditya Sharma

Partner, Growth Equity - India and Asia-Pacific

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Alex Taussig

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Nathan Wu

Partner, Growth

Mark Xu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Past deals in Music Streaming

Volley

Series B in 2021
Volley Inc. develops conversational games designed for messaging applications and voice interfaces, focusing on voice-controlled entertainment experiences for platforms such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a variety of games, including popular titles like Song Quiz, Yes Sire, and Trivia Showdown. Volley aims to enhance user engagement through interactive and entertaining gameplay that leverages voice technology.

Pocket FM

Series B in 2021
Pocket FM Pvt. Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based company that operates an audio sharing platform, primarily focused on vernacular content. Founded in 2018, Pocket FM provides a web-based mobile application that allows users to listen to and share a wide range of audio content, including news, finance, stories, and entertainment, in local Indian languages. The platform features over 10,000 audiobooks across various categories such as biography, romance, self-help, and spirituality, expertly narrated by professional speakers. Additionally, Pocket FM offers a diverse array of audio series spanning genres like fantasy, science fiction, and horror, enabling users to engage with long-form audio entertainment. The platform aims to enhance the listening experience while connecting users with creators and podcasts globally.

Fourthwall

Venture Round in 2021
Operator of a monetization platform for creators intended to help them build businesses around their audiences. The company's platform helps creators launch fully-branded websites where fans can support them through e-commerce, donations and memberships while providing full ownership and control of their website and brand, enabling creators to expand their business domain to the outside market in order to earn profits.

AudioMob

Series A in 2021
AudioMob Limited owns and operates AudioMob Platform, an advertising technology that provides developers display audio advertising to end users who interact with developer property that use the AudioMob Services. AudioMob Limited was formerly known as JUKEBOX TECHNOLOGY LTD and changed its name to AudioMob Limited in July 2019. AudioMob Limited was incorporated in 2019 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Heygo

Series A in 2021
Bringing the world closer together through live-streamed, bite-sized and interactive tours of places around the world. Our guides stream themselves live as they walk around their city as our users watch, learn and connect from the comfort of home.

Calm

Series C in 2020
Calm.com, Inc. is a company that develops a web and mobile application aimed at helping individuals meditate and relax. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Calm offers a suite of digital products, including the Calm app and Calm book, designed to assist users in managing anxiety, reducing stress, and improving sleep quality. The application features original audio content, stories, and programs that address prevalent mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Calm has received recognition for its impact, being named Apple's 2017 iPhone App of the Year and an Editors' Choice by Google Play in 2018. Through its offerings, Calm strives to promote mental fitness and enhance overall well-being for its users.

Betty Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Betty Labs Incorporated, founded in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializes in developing sports trivia applications aimed at enhancing fan engagement. The company's flagship product, Sideline, is a live mobile game that allows viewers to win money by making predictions about sports events as they unfold on television. This interactive experience transforms mundane moments into exciting opportunities for competition and social interaction among friends. Additionally, Betty Labs offers Locker Room, a social audio platform that connects fans with sports insiders and athletes for live discussions, creating a space for fans to engage deeply with topics and teams they care about.

Pocket FM

Series A in 2020
Pocket FM Pvt. Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based company that operates an audio sharing platform, primarily focused on vernacular content. Founded in 2018, Pocket FM provides a web-based mobile application that allows users to listen to and share a wide range of audio content, including news, finance, stories, and entertainment, in local Indian languages. The platform features over 10,000 audiobooks across various categories such as biography, romance, self-help, and spirituality, expertly narrated by professional speakers. Additionally, Pocket FM offers a diverse array of audio series spanning genres like fantasy, science fiction, and horror, enabling users to engage with long-form audio entertainment. The platform aims to enhance the listening experience while connecting users with creators and podcasts globally.

Rheo TV

Seed Round in 2020
Rheo TV is a game-streaming platform that aims to make professional game streaming a mainstream career option in India by building an entertainment ecosystem that drives engagement and monetization. Today, India has nearly 200 million active gamers on smartphones. Ubiquitous internet infrastructure and affordable smartphones are leading to the increasing popularity of multiplayer online gaming in India, and Rheo TV is tapping into this phenomenon.

Rheo TV

Seed Round in 2019
Rheo TV is a game-streaming platform that aims to make professional game streaming a mainstream career option in India by building an entertainment ecosystem that drives engagement and monetization. Today, India has nearly 200 million active gamers on smartphones. Ubiquitous internet infrastructure and affordable smartphones are leading to the increasing popularity of multiplayer online gaming in India, and Rheo TV is tapping into this phenomenon.

Calm

Secondary Market in 2019
Calm.com, Inc. is a company that develops a web and mobile application aimed at helping individuals meditate and relax. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Calm offers a suite of digital products, including the Calm app and Calm book, designed to assist users in managing anxiety, reducing stress, and improving sleep quality. The application features original audio content, stories, and programs that address prevalent mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Calm has received recognition for its impact, being named Apple's 2017 iPhone App of the Year and an Editors' Choice by Google Play in 2018. Through its offerings, Calm strives to promote mental fitness and enhance overall well-being for its users.

Calm

Series B in 2019
Calm.com, Inc. is a company that develops a web and mobile application aimed at helping individuals meditate and relax. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Calm offers a suite of digital products, including the Calm app and Calm book, designed to assist users in managing anxiety, reducing stress, and improving sleep quality. The application features original audio content, stories, and programs that address prevalent mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Calm has received recognition for its impact, being named Apple's 2017 iPhone App of the Year and an Editors' Choice by Google Play in 2018. Through its offerings, Calm strives to promote mental fitness and enhance overall well-being for its users.

Pocket FM

Seed Round in 2018
Pocket FM Pvt. Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based company that operates an audio sharing platform, primarily focused on vernacular content. Founded in 2018, Pocket FM provides a web-based mobile application that allows users to listen to and share a wide range of audio content, including news, finance, stories, and entertainment, in local Indian languages. The platform features over 10,000 audiobooks across various categories such as biography, romance, self-help, and spirituality, expertly narrated by professional speakers. Additionally, Pocket FM offers a diverse array of audio series spanning genres like fantasy, science fiction, and horror, enabling users to engage with long-form audio entertainment. The platform aims to enhance the listening experience while connecting users with creators and podcasts globally.

Audius

Series A in 2018
Audius, Inc. develops a decentralized community of artists, developers, and listeners collaborating using blockchain technology to share music. It provides features that include audio file hosting and streaming, creator dashboard, exclusinve content, listen without downloading additional software, and earn royalties. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Volley

Series A in 2018
Volley Inc. develops conversational games designed for messaging applications and voice interfaces, focusing on voice-controlled entertainment experiences for platforms such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a variety of games, including popular titles like Song Quiz, Yes Sire, and Trivia Showdown. Volley aims to enhance user engagement through interactive and entertaining gameplay that leverages voice technology.

Cheddar

Series D in 2018
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates two live video news networks: Cheddar, focusing on business news, and Cheddar Big News, which offers general news and headlines. The company broadcasts from various prominent locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and its studios in New York and Los Angeles. Cheddar reaches over 6.5 million viewers monthly through platforms such as SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels like Facebook and Twitter, accumulating hundreds of millions of video views across these platforms. The company aims to provide an authentic voice and a fresh perspective on a wide range of topics, including business, culture, media, and technology, appealing to a diverse and intellectually curious audience. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar seeks to deliver updated news live and on-demand, reflecting the dynamism of modern media consumption.

Streamlio

Series A in 2017
Streamlio delivers the integrated solution for real-time data. The Streamlio solution is built on leading open source technologies for messaging, processing, and storage of streaming data that have been proven at scale in companies including Twitter and Yahoo. Founded by industry veterans and funded by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Streamlio helps organizations build the data-driven applications they need to react to data in real-time.

Cheddar

Series C in 2017
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates two live video news networks: Cheddar, focusing on business news, and Cheddar Big News, which offers general news and headlines. The company broadcasts from various prominent locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and its studios in New York and Los Angeles. Cheddar reaches over 6.5 million viewers monthly through platforms such as SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels like Facebook and Twitter, accumulating hundreds of millions of video views across these platforms. The company aims to provide an authentic voice and a fresh perspective on a wide range of topics, including business, culture, media, and technology, appealing to a diverse and intellectually curious audience. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar seeks to deliver updated news live and on-demand, reflecting the dynamism of modern media consumption.

Cheddar

Series B in 2016
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates two live video news networks: Cheddar, focusing on business news, and Cheddar Big News, which offers general news and headlines. The company broadcasts from various prominent locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and its studios in New York and Los Angeles. Cheddar reaches over 6.5 million viewers monthly through platforms such as SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels like Facebook and Twitter, accumulating hundreds of millions of video views across these platforms. The company aims to provide an authentic voice and a fresh perspective on a wide range of topics, including business, culture, media, and technology, appealing to a diverse and intellectually curious audience. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar seeks to deliver updated news live and on-demand, reflecting the dynamism of modern media consumption.

Vanchu

Series B in 2014
Vanchu Technology LTD, founded in 2010 and based in China, specializes in developing games for social platforms and mobile devices. The company is known for its software "Guessing King," which enables users to identify and guess music tracks. This application includes a "crazy mode" that enhances the challenge of guessing songs, providing users with engaging entertainment. Through its innovative approach, Vanchu aims to create interactive and enjoyable experiences for music enthusiasts.

LiveU

Series D in 2012
LiveU is a provider of live video streaming solutions designed for television, mobile, online broadcasters, news agencies, and social media platforms. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, the company specializes in portable video-over-cellular technologies that enhance the digital video acquisition process for news gathering and live broadcasting. LiveU's offerings include a range of products such as field units, encoders, and decoders, alongside cloud-based software solutions like LiveU Matrix for video management and distribution. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes international and local TV networks, sports channels, media groups, and various enterprises, enabling them to transmit live video reliably across multiple platforms. Additionally, LiveU's technology is utilized in areas such as public safety, event broadcasting, and remote production, ensuring a consistent and high-quality connection for users worldwide.

Dhingana

Series B in 2012
Dhingana is an Indian on-demand music service designed for users to discover traditional Indian and Bollywood music worldwide. It offers millions of songs in over 35 Indian languages and genres, accessible through various platforms including iOS, Blackberry, and Android. Users can share music via Facebook, where they can also view popular tracks through Facebook's Open Graph. The platform allows users to engage with content by liking, favoriting, and commenting on albums and playlists. For a premium experience, Dhingana Gold subscribers can download and sync unlimited songs offline, enjoy high-definition music quality, and access an ad-free environment across multiple devices. Founded in 2007 by Snehal and Swapnil Shinde, along with Sushil Choudhari, Dhingana operates from Silicon Valley's Sunnyvale and has an office in Pune, India.

Rhythm NewMedia

Venture Round in 2012
Rhythm NewMedia specializes in connecting brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences through the sale and delivery of video, rich media, and immersive advertising formats. The company collaborates with over 50 premium media partners, including notable names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, to offer advertising within high-quality content across a diverse portfolio exceeding 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm successfully facilitated campaigns for more than 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, Disney, and General Motors, achieving significant engagement results. The company is backed by prominent investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners and Morgenthaler Ventures, supporting its mission to enhance brand advertising effectiveness in the mobile landscape.

Vanchu

Series A in 2011
Vanchu Technology LTD, founded in 2010 and based in China, specializes in developing games for social platforms and mobile devices. The company is known for its software "Guessing King," which enables users to identify and guess music tracks. This application includes a "crazy mode" that enhances the challenge of guessing songs, providing users with engaging entertainment. Through its innovative approach, Vanchu aims to create interactive and enjoyable experiences for music enthusiasts.

Rhythm NewMedia

Series C in 2010
Rhythm NewMedia specializes in connecting brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences through the sale and delivery of video, rich media, and immersive advertising formats. The company collaborates with over 50 premium media partners, including notable names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, to offer advertising within high-quality content across a diverse portfolio exceeding 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm successfully facilitated campaigns for more than 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, Disney, and General Motors, achieving significant engagement results. The company is backed by prominent investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners and Morgenthaler Ventures, supporting its mission to enhance brand advertising effectiveness in the mobile landscape.

StreetFire

Series B in 2008
StreetFire is a prominent vertical social media platform tailored for automotive enthusiasts. It attracts over a million unique visitors each month and hosts more than a million video streams daily, making it one of the largest websites dedicated to the automotive community. The platform primarily focuses on delivering car-related video content, catering to the interests of car lovers and enthusiasts across the globe. Through its extensive offerings, StreetFire fosters a vibrant online community that shares a passion for all things automotive.

StreetFire

Series A in 2007
StreetFire is a prominent vertical social media platform tailored for automotive enthusiasts. It attracts over a million unique visitors each month and hosts more than a million video streams daily, making it one of the largest websites dedicated to the automotive community. The platform primarily focuses on delivering car-related video content, catering to the interests of car lovers and enthusiasts across the globe. Through its extensive offerings, StreetFire fosters a vibrant online community that shares a passion for all things automotive.

SiPort

Series B in 2007
SiPort specializes in the development of digital radio semiconductors that facilitate audio and data broadcast services through terrestrial signals. Its innovative single-chip CMOS solutions are designed for low power consumption and high integration, making them suitable for a variety of mobile platforms, including MP3 players, personal navigation devices, automotive navigation systems, and home audio setups. By supporting both analog and digital broadcast standards, SiPort enables manufacturers to offer consumers access to a diverse range of audio content, including HD digital radio and live programming typically available on traditional radios. The company's technology is particularly advantageous for portable and automotive applications, as it delivers the necessary performance and efficiency for real-time navigation data services.

Rhythm NewMedia

Series B in 2006
Rhythm NewMedia specializes in connecting brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences through the sale and delivery of video, rich media, and immersive advertising formats. The company collaborates with over 50 premium media partners, including notable names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, to offer advertising within high-quality content across a diverse portfolio exceeding 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm successfully facilitated campaigns for more than 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, Disney, and General Motors, achieving significant engagement results. The company is backed by prominent investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners and Morgenthaler Ventures, supporting its mission to enhance brand advertising effectiveness in the mobile landscape.

Rhythm Networks

Series A in 2005
Rhythm Networks

Rhythm NewMedia

Series A in 2005
Rhythm NewMedia specializes in connecting brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences through the sale and delivery of video, rich media, and immersive advertising formats. The company collaborates with over 50 premium media partners, including notable names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, to offer advertising within high-quality content across a diverse portfolio exceeding 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm successfully facilitated campaigns for more than 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, Disney, and General Motors, achieving significant engagement results. The company is backed by prominent investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners and Morgenthaler Ventures, supporting its mission to enhance brand advertising effectiveness in the mobile landscape.
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