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 Online Portals

Razorpay

Secondary Market in 2022
Razorpay Software Private Limited is an online payment gateway that facilitates businesses in accepting, processing, and disbursing payments through a comprehensive product suite. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Razorpay offers access to various payment methods, including credit and debit cards, net banking, UPI, and electronic wallets. In addition to its core payment processing services, Razorpay provides several innovative solutions, such as Razorpay Capital, which offers short-term, collateral-free loans for businesses; Razorpay Route, enabling the splitting and transferring of payments; Razorpay Thirdwatch, which identifies risky and fraudulent orders; PrePay CoD, sending payment links for cash-on-delivery transactions deemed risky; and Razorpay X, a solution for managing current accounts, optimizing payouts, and automating payroll compliance.

Yubi

Series B in 2022
CredAvenue is a fully integrated, unified digital platform that helps discover, trade, execute and fulfill debt solutions for investors.

PropBidder

Seed Round in 2022
PropBidder is an online platform that offers web-based software specifically designed for real estate agents and realtors. This platform facilitates the planning, management, and participation in various online bidding processes, including multiple offer scenarios, price reductions, and auctions. PropBidder's technology allows for customizable bidding formats, enabling agents to effectively handle competitive situations and deadline-driven events. The platform also features a patent-protected offer scoring system that provides automatic, real-time feedback on offers, enhancing communication between buyers and their agents. By streamlining the negotiation process, PropBidder aims to make buying and selling homes and condos more efficient and user-friendly.

Nexprt

Seed Round in 2021
Nexprt Solutions specializes in providing tailored import solutions that streamline global trade processes. The company has developed a customized technology platform designed to simplify various aspects of international commerce. This software offers digitized tools that facilitate real-time updates and access to essential customs and logistics services. With a dedicated helpline available at all hours, Nexprt ensures transparency throughout the entire trade process, from product discovery to order delivery. Additionally, the company's focus on quality control through product audits helps clients enhance their business development efforts, enabling them to establish a robust online and offline presence.

Hubilo

Series B in 2021
Hubilo Technologies Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a virtual events platform, which facilitates interactive online events by offering features such as speaker and breakout sessions, virtual booths, and one-on-one meeting lounges. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Hubilo's platform aims to connect attendees globally and foster meaningful interactions among participants. The company provides tools for event organizers to create, promote, manage, and analyze their events effectively, while also generating valuable insights into attendee engagement and event-related data. Hubilo seeks to transform the marketing landscape surrounding virtual events, providing key stakeholders such as marketing executives and sponsors with the analytics necessary for maximizing their event impact.

Hubilo

Series B in 2021
Hubilo Technologies Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a virtual events platform, which facilitates interactive online events by offering features such as speaker and breakout sessions, virtual booths, and one-on-one meeting lounges. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Hubilo's platform aims to connect attendees globally and foster meaningful interactions among participants. The company provides tools for event organizers to create, promote, manage, and analyze their events effectively, while also generating valuable insights into attendee engagement and event-related data. Hubilo seeks to transform the marketing landscape surrounding virtual events, providing key stakeholders such as marketing executives and sponsors with the analytics necessary for maximizing their event impact.

Alloy

Series C in 2021
Alloy Online is a prominent digital media and marketing company based in New York, catering primarily to the 12-34 demographic. It operates as an e-commerce destination site and apparel cataloger for teens, combining a robust online shopping experience with a highly trafficked community platform that features interactive elements such as email, chat, and social networking. Additionally, Alloy's services include nontraditional media programs that effectively reach targeted consumer segments through various channels, including interactive and display advertising, direct mail, content production, and educational programming. By focusing on entertainment and lifestyle trends, Alloy Online provides its audience with inspiration and recommendations across a range of interests, including shows, movies, health, and fitness.

Yubi

Series A in 2021
CredAvenue is a fully integrated, unified digital platform that helps discover, trade, execute and fulfill debt solutions for investors.

FrontRow

Series A in 2021
FrontRow is an online learning platform based in Bengaluru, India, that specializes in creative arts and sports. Founded in 2020, the platform provides courses in various disciplines, including cricket, music, and comedy, all taught by industry celebrities. FrontRow aims to help individuals pursue their passions by offering engaging learning experiences that incorporate regular activities, competitions, and opportunities for peer interaction, allowing learners to practice and showcase their talents.

Dukaan

Series A in 2021
Dukaan is a platform that allows small merchants to create online stores quickly and efficiently, claiming to facilitate this process in just 30 seconds. It caters to businesses of all sizes by providing an e-commerce solution that includes features such as fast loading times, simple product uploads, multiple payment gateways, and customizable themes. Additionally, Dukaan offers functionality for managing staff accounts, advanced analytics, and multi-warehouse operations, enabling users to establish a professional online presence and effectively oversee their sales activities.

Forage

Series B in 2021
Forage (formerly InsideSherpa) partners with leading companies to deliver free open-access training courses for candidates. Any candidate can enroll in the company-backed courses to build career skills, visibility, and experience. The platform is running various virtual training courses including with KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, GE, BCG, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citi, Deloitte, Accenture and others. There are +1 million students in the Forage ecosystem.

Zetwerk

Series E in 2021
Zetwerk Pvt. Ltd. operates an online B2B marketplace that connects buyers with suppliers for manufacturing services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the platform facilitates procurement by allowing users to prepare requests for quotes, select vendors, and negotiate terms. It specializes in a range of manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, laser cutting, casting, forging, and fabrication, providing customized components for various industries such as power, oil and gas, renewable energy, and infrastructure. Zetwerk's marketplace enables businesses to access a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, streamlining the order fulfillment process and allowing suppliers to increase their order volume and revenue. Additionally, the company offers a procurement management suite and insights into corporate expenditure through its proprietary algorithms, enhancing the overall efficiency of the manufacturing supply chain.

Hubilo

Series A in 2021
Hubilo Technologies Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a virtual events platform, which facilitates interactive online events by offering features such as speaker and breakout sessions, virtual booths, and one-on-one meeting lounges. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Hubilo's platform aims to connect attendees globally and foster meaningful interactions among participants. The company provides tools for event organizers to create, promote, manage, and analyze their events effectively, while also generating valuable insights into attendee engagement and event-related data. Hubilo seeks to transform the marketing landscape surrounding virtual events, providing key stakeholders such as marketing executives and sponsors with the analytics necessary for maximizing their event impact.

Zetwerk

Series D in 2021
Zetwerk Pvt. Ltd. operates an online B2B marketplace that connects buyers with suppliers for manufacturing services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the platform facilitates procurement by allowing users to prepare requests for quotes, select vendors, and negotiate terms. It specializes in a range of manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, laser cutting, casting, forging, and fabrication, providing customized components for various industries such as power, oil and gas, renewable energy, and infrastructure. Zetwerk's marketplace enables businesses to access a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, streamlining the order fulfillment process and allowing suppliers to increase their order volume and revenue. Additionally, the company offers a procurement management suite and insights into corporate expenditure through its proprietary algorithms, enhancing the overall efficiency of the manufacturing supply chain.

Hubilo

Seed Round in 2020
Hubilo Technologies Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a virtual events platform, which facilitates interactive online events by offering features such as speaker and breakout sessions, virtual booths, and one-on-one meeting lounges. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Hubilo's platform aims to connect attendees globally and foster meaningful interactions among participants. The company provides tools for event organizers to create, promote, manage, and analyze their events effectively, while also generating valuable insights into attendee engagement and event-related data. Hubilo seeks to transform the marketing landscape surrounding virtual events, providing key stakeholders such as marketing executives and sponsors with the analytics necessary for maximizing their event impact.

Dukaan

Seed Round in 2020
Dukaan is a platform that allows small merchants to create online stores quickly and efficiently, claiming to facilitate this process in just 30 seconds. It caters to businesses of all sizes by providing an e-commerce solution that includes features such as fast loading times, simple product uploads, multiple payment gateways, and customizable themes. Additionally, Dukaan offers functionality for managing staff accounts, advanced analytics, and multi-warehouse operations, enabling users to establish a professional online presence and effectively oversee their sales activities.

Forage

Series A in 2020
Forage (formerly InsideSherpa) partners with leading companies to deliver free open-access training courses for candidates. Any candidate can enroll in the company-backed courses to build career skills, visibility, and experience. The platform is running various virtual training courses including with KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, GE, BCG, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citi, Deloitte, Accenture and others. There are +1 million students in the Forage ecosystem.

Zetwerk

Series C in 2020
Zetwerk Pvt. Ltd. operates an online B2B marketplace that connects buyers with suppliers for manufacturing services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the platform facilitates procurement by allowing users to prepare requests for quotes, select vendors, and negotiate terms. It specializes in a range of manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, laser cutting, casting, forging, and fabrication, providing customized components for various industries such as power, oil and gas, renewable energy, and infrastructure. Zetwerk's marketplace enables businesses to access a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, streamlining the order fulfillment process and allowing suppliers to increase their order volume and revenue. Additionally, the company offers a procurement management suite and insights into corporate expenditure through its proprietary algorithms, enhancing the overall efficiency of the manufacturing supply chain.

FrontRow

Venture Round in 2020
FrontRow is an online learning platform based in Bengaluru, India, that specializes in creative arts and sports. Founded in 2020, the platform provides courses in various disciplines, including cricket, music, and comedy, all taught by industry celebrities. FrontRow aims to help individuals pursue their passions by offering engaging learning experiences that incorporate regular activities, competitions, and opportunities for peer interaction, allowing learners to practice and showcase their talents.

Setu

Series A in 2020
Setu’s mission is to accelerate economic growth by making formal finance accessible to all. We do this by providing developers access to banking systems.

Zetwerk

Series B in 2019
Zetwerk Pvt. Ltd. operates an online B2B marketplace that connects buyers with suppliers for manufacturing services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the platform facilitates procurement by allowing users to prepare requests for quotes, select vendors, and negotiate terms. It specializes in a range of manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, laser cutting, casting, forging, and fabrication, providing customized components for various industries such as power, oil and gas, renewable energy, and infrastructure. Zetwerk's marketplace enables businesses to access a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, streamlining the order fulfillment process and allowing suppliers to increase their order volume and revenue. Additionally, the company offers a procurement management suite and insights into corporate expenditure through its proprietary algorithms, enhancing the overall efficiency of the manufacturing supply chain.

Classplus

Venture Round in 2019
Classplus is a mobile first SaaS platform that enables private coaching institutes to streamline their video distribution, payments, communication and online assessments through a single platform.

Mason

Funding Round in 2019
eCommerce storefronts today are distributed - from webstore & app to social. This requires a 24/7 operations to run right shopping experience across all channels. Mason is a nocode, headless content-toolkit that powers commerce content across distributed storefronts.

Setu

Seed Round in 2019
Setu’s mission is to accelerate economic growth by making formal finance accessible to all. We do this by providing developers access to banking systems.

Dote

Series B in 2019
Dote, Inc. operates a mobile shopping application that serves as a virtual mall, catering primarily to Gen Z consumers. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the app allows users to connect with social media influencers while exploring and purchasing products from various retailers. Dote facilitates a seamless shopping experience by enabling one-tap purchases, saving payment and shipping details for future transactions. This platform not only promotes branded items but also drives revenue and attracts new users for the associated brands.
Property Share Online Platform Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates a real estate platform that facilitates fractional ownership of properties. This innovative marketplace allows individual investors to collectively purchase shares in completed residential properties, thus enabling access to high-quality real estate investments that would typically be out of reach due to high entry costs. By lowering the investment threshold to as little as Rs. 500,000, Property Share opens up opportunities for ordinary investors to participate in the real estate market and receive monthly rental income. This model not only democratizes property investment but also mitigates the risks associated with investing in less secure projects.

Priority Vendor

Series A in 2018
Priority Vendor provides working capital solutions to Corporates and their Suppliers of raw material, packing material, transportation and other services to unlock value out of the existing supply chain.

MovieBot

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Teleportal is a spatial computing company building developer and creator tools. The Teleportal SDK connects thousands of concurrent users in world-scale mixed reality experiences. Users can connect locally or remotely "teleport" into virtual 3D spaces from anywhere in the world across 1B+ mobile devices, PCs, Macs, and AR/VR headsets. Teleportal's SDK forms the backbone of a 3D operating system that will empower the next generation of creators to collaborate, create, and share content together spatially.

Dote

Series A in 2017
Dote, Inc. operates a mobile shopping application that serves as a virtual mall, catering primarily to Gen Z consumers. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the app allows users to connect with social media influencers while exploring and purchasing products from various retailers. Dote facilitates a seamless shopping experience by enabling one-tap purchases, saving payment and shipping details for future transactions. This platform not only promotes branded items but also drives revenue and attracts new users for the associated brands.

LocalOye

Series A in 2015
The easiest way to hire experts for your daily needs. People spend money on two things – buying products or hiring services. We want to completely own the second part and offer services in a 450+ categories; including education, home services, wellness and events etc. Discovery and booking of local services through current solutions (heavily dependent on listings and phone calls) can be a frustrating and unreliable experience. Our mobile-centric and match-making approach eliminates this, making it hassle free for the customer while providing 50x better conversion rates for a service professional. Our advanced recommendation engine connects customers with experts within a few minutes. This is a REALLY big opportunity, and the classifieds and yellow pages market has not seen innovation in a decade.. it is time to change that!

LimeRoad

Series C in 2015
LimeRoad is an online shopping platform based in India that specializes in selling clothing, accessories, and home furnishings for both men and women. The platform features a diverse range of products, including apparel, handbags, footwear, and watches, catering to various tastes and preferences. LimeRoad aims to enhance the shopping experience by offering free shipping and enabling customers to receive their purchases at their convenience. The company positions itself as a modern marketplace that allows users to curate their personal styles and share their creations with others, fostering a sense of community among shoppers.

LimeRoad

Series B in 2014
LimeRoad is an online shopping platform based in India that specializes in selling clothing, accessories, and home furnishings for both men and women. The platform features a diverse range of products, including apparel, handbags, footwear, and watches, catering to various tastes and preferences. LimeRoad aims to enhance the shopping experience by offering free shipping and enabling customers to receive their purchases at their convenience. The company positions itself as a modern marketplace that allows users to curate their personal styles and share their creations with others, fostering a sense of community among shoppers.

LimeRoad

Series A in 2012
LimeRoad is an online shopping platform based in India that specializes in selling clothing, accessories, and home furnishings for both men and women. The platform features a diverse range of products, including apparel, handbags, footwear, and watches, catering to various tastes and preferences. LimeRoad aims to enhance the shopping experience by offering free shipping and enabling customers to receive their purchases at their convenience. The company positions itself as a modern marketplace that allows users to curate their personal styles and share their creations with others, fostering a sense of community among shoppers.

HealthPocket

Series A in 2012
HealthPocket is a technology company that offers a web portal for consumers to compare and rank health insurance plans available in their local areas. By consolidating quality ratings from government and non-profit sources with its proprietary ranking system, HealthPocket enables users to identify health plans that offer the best quality at the lowest prices. The platform aims to help individuals save on out-of-pocket healthcare costs by providing clear and accessible information about their insurance options.

Orbis Education

Series B in 2010
Orbis Education Services, LLC addresses healthcare workforce shortages by forming partnerships between academic institutions and employers to manage healthcare programs, particularly in nursing and occupational therapy. Founded in 2003 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company specializes in creating, marketing, and managing collaborative nursing education solutions that meet the needs of hospitals and healthcare systems. Orbis offers services such as upfront capital investment, innovative academic platforms, and clinical placement partnerships to ensure effective program delivery. By collaborating with leading nursing schools, Orbis provides flexible, customized online nursing programs and supports their growth through operations management, student recruitment, and technology integration. The company has established partnerships with various institutions, including San Diego State University and the University of Oklahoma, enhancing the accessibility and quality of healthcare education. As of January 2019, Orbis operates as a subsidiary of Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

OpTier

Series D in 2008
OpTier is a provider of an application Performance Management (APM) and Big Data Analytics, analyzing billions of business transactions per day. With transactions in its DNA, OpTier offers the market an award-winning, cloud-based APM solution that helps businesses proactively manage, monitor and optimize their production applications. OpTier helps provide global 1000 enterprises – such as Aflac, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, O2 and Wells Fargo – with insights that improve application performance, business results, and customer satisfaction.

Four Interactive

Series B in 2007
Four Interactive Private Limited operates the website www.asklaila.com, which serves as a comprehensive local information platform for users in India, Malaysia, Singapore, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The site provides detailed listings and information about various service providers and businesses, including packers and movers, electronics and appliance stores, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and entertainment options. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company focuses on delivering relevant information about local establishments, events, lifestyle choices, and shopping across major Indian cities such as Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR. Additionally, Four Interactive has formed a strategic partnership with Airtel to enhance its service offerings.

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.

OpTier

Venture Round in 2007
OpTier is a provider of an application Performance Management (APM) and Big Data Analytics, analyzing billions of business transactions per day. With transactions in its DNA, OpTier offers the market an award-winning, cloud-based APM solution that helps businesses proactively manage, monitor and optimize their production applications. OpTier helps provide global 1000 enterprises – such as Aflac, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, O2 and Wells Fargo – with insights that improve application performance, business results, and customer satisfaction.

OpTier

Series D in 2006
OpTier is a provider of an application Performance Management (APM) and Big Data Analytics, analyzing billions of business transactions per day. With transactions in its DNA, OpTier offers the market an award-winning, cloud-based APM solution that helps businesses proactively manage, monitor and optimize their production applications. OpTier helps provide global 1000 enterprises – such as Aflac, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, O2 and Wells Fargo – with insights that improve application performance, business results, and customer satisfaction.

OpTier

Series C in 2005
OpTier is a provider of an application Performance Management (APM) and Big Data Analytics, analyzing billions of business transactions per day. With transactions in its DNA, OpTier offers the market an award-winning, cloud-based APM solution that helps businesses proactively manage, monitor and optimize their production applications. OpTier helps provide global 1000 enterprises – such as Aflac, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, O2 and Wells Fargo – with insights that improve application performance, business results, and customer satisfaction.

OnStation

Venture Round in 2004
OnStation (formerly CarStation.com ) is an online customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for enterprises in the automotive service industry, is redefining the way companies in the $132 billion market manage their customers. OnStation's online CRM solutions enable enterprises to improve profitability by stimulating increased customer visits, spending, loyalty and satisfaction

OpTier

Series B in 2004
OpTier is a provider of an application Performance Management (APM) and Big Data Analytics, analyzing billions of business transactions per day. With transactions in its DNA, OpTier offers the market an award-winning, cloud-based APM solution that helps businesses proactively manage, monitor and optimize their production applications. OpTier helps provide global 1000 enterprises – such as Aflac, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, O2 and Wells Fargo – with insights that improve application performance, business results, and customer satisfaction.

Totality

Series B in 2000
Totality specializes in application and infrastructure management services tailored for large-scale e-commerce websites that demand mass customization. The company addresses essential needs of its clients by offering solutions that ensure high performance and visibility into business processes. Through its focused service level agreements, Totality aims to deliver guaranteed business outcomes, effectively supporting the operational requirements of its customers.

Partnerware

Series B in 2000
Partnerware maximizes speed-to-market™ for channel-focused companies with the leading B2B Partner Relationship Management (PRM) solution, delivering measurable channel results in Internet time. As a multi-channel sales approach becomes critical in delivering value-added solutions to the marketplace, the need for PRM has grown dramatically. Partnerware provides distinct benefits for companies looking to leverage the power of indirect - Faster channel execution (from channel recruiting to product launches) - Measurable results from partner programs, channel marketing funds, and partner sales efforts - Increased market responsiveness to leap frog and stay ahead of competition - Easy implementation by deploying Web-based Partner Relationship Management solutions in Internet time
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