Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm established in 1998 that focuses on investing in early-stage companies across a diverse range of sectors. The firm targets technology-led businesses as well as non-technology opportunities in areas such as advertising and media, healthcare, education, financial services, and retail. It engages in various investment stages, including seed, early-stage, later-stage, and expansion-stage financing. Lightspeed specializes in debt financing for start-ups and growth companies while also exploring opportunities in consumer, enterprise, cleantech, and other markets. The firm is known for its strategic investments in innovative sectors, including big data, bitcoin, mobile technology, and software solutions.

Vaibhav Agrawal

Associate Partner

Saqib Awan

Partner

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Shelley Chu

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Dev Khare

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Will Leas

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Jonathan MacQuitty

Venture Partner

Hemant Mohapatra

Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Nicole Quinn

General Partner

Christopher Schaepe

Co-Founder

Shan Shan

Partner

Shuvi Shrivastava

Partner

Adam Smith

Partner

Bejul Somaia

Partner

Rahul Taneja

Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Rytis Vitkauskas

Partner

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Connor Love

Partner

Peter Nieh

Partner and Co-Founder

John Thompson

Venture Partner

James Alcorn

Partner

Alex Taussig

Partner

Past deals in Supply Chain Management

LightSource

Series A in 2025
LightSource develops a supply chain management platform to help professionals collaborate with their suppliers. It also allows collaborating with teammates on strategic sourcing projects, sending RFQs to suppliers and collecting quotes, and comparing bids using insights automatically extracted from the normal day-to-day work. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Zetwerk

Series F in 2023
Zetwerk is a manufacturing supply chain solutions provider that connects large manufacturing companies with vendors and suppliers for customized industrial components. Founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company’s online marketplace facilitates the procurement of items such as crane parts, machine chassis, and doors. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, casting, and forging, allowing businesses to meet specific requirements efficiently. The platform offers collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, streamlining interactions and order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables customers to acquire custom products tailored to their budgets and timelines, while also helping suppliers increase their order volumes and revenue. The company plans to expand its marketplace to include third-party applications and services to further address customer needs.

Zyod

Seed Round in 2023
Zyod is a startup that operates a business-to-business marketplace focused on apparel sourcing and manufacturing for fashion brands worldwide. The company offers a comprehensive range of end-to-end solutions that streamline the design-to-delivery process, ensuring rapid turnaround times and low minimum order quantities. Zyod employs a unique cluster-based supply chain model that extends beyond major urban centers, training local manufacturers with proprietary technology. This approach enables them to produce international-grade products that cater to the needs of global fashion brands, thereby facilitating brand success through a centralized platform that simplifies the sourcing and manufacturing process.

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.

Faire

Series G in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Frubana

Series C in 2021
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, that connects restaurants and small retailers with agricultural suppliers. Founded in 2018, the company aims to streamline the procurement process by enabling direct transactions between restaurants and farmers, eliminating intermediaries to enhance price transparency and reduce trade barriers. In addition to facilitating the purchase of food products, Frubana offers tools for restaurants to digitize their menus and websites, including the creation of "Virtual Frubana Menus" that utilize QR codes for easy sharing with customers. Through its comprehensive services, Frubana supports the food supply chain, making it more efficient for both suppliers and businesses in the urban food market.

Freight Tiger

Venture Round in 2021
Freight Tiger is a provider of a digital freight network aimed at simplifying and enhancing logistics operations. The company's software integrates location intelligence, management, and fulfillment visibility, allowing logistics service providers and transportation companies to optimize truck usage and improve payment cycles. By offering a comprehensive platform for freight transactions and payments, Freight Tiger seeks to improve the efficiency and transparency of the logistics supply chain, ultimately benefiting individual workers and logistics managers alike.

Zetwerk

Series E in 2021
Zetwerk is a manufacturing supply chain solutions provider that connects large manufacturing companies with vendors and suppliers for customized industrial components. Founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company’s online marketplace facilitates the procurement of items such as crane parts, machine chassis, and doors. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, casting, and forging, allowing businesses to meet specific requirements efficiently. The platform offers collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, streamlining interactions and order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables customers to acquire custom products tailored to their budgets and timelines, while also helping suppliers increase their order volumes and revenue. The company plans to expand its marketplace to include third-party applications and services to further address customer needs.

Faire

Series F in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Frubana

Series B in 2021
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, that connects restaurants and small retailers with agricultural suppliers. Founded in 2018, the company aims to streamline the procurement process by enabling direct transactions between restaurants and farmers, eliminating intermediaries to enhance price transparency and reduce trade barriers. In addition to facilitating the purchase of food products, Frubana offers tools for restaurants to digitize their menus and websites, including the creation of "Virtual Frubana Menus" that utilize QR codes for easy sharing with customers. Through its comprehensive services, Frubana supports the food supply chain, making it more efficient for both suppliers and businesses in the urban food market.

Shipper

Series B in 2021
Shipper is a digital logistics platform that streamlines the process of shipping for freight forwarders and online vendors. The platform facilitates the pick-up of goods from various sellers and uses selected logistics services for delivery. It offers services such as package pick-up and fulfillment centers, along with tools that assist logistics providers in managing shipments effectively. Shipper's technology predicts shipping routes and consolidates packages destined for the same location. Additionally, it features a multi-carrier API, allowing sellers to manage their orders, print shipping labels, and access tracking information from multiple logistics providers directly from their mobile devices.

Zetwerk

Series D in 2021
Zetwerk is a manufacturing supply chain solutions provider that connects large manufacturing companies with vendors and suppliers for customized industrial components. Founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company’s online marketplace facilitates the procurement of items such as crane parts, machine chassis, and doors. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, casting, and forging, allowing businesses to meet specific requirements efficiently. The platform offers collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, streamlining interactions and order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables customers to acquire custom products tailored to their budgets and timelines, while also helping suppliers increase their order volumes and revenue. The company plans to expand its marketplace to include third-party applications and services to further address customer needs.

Faire

Series E in 2020
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Dexterity

Series A in 2020
Dexterity specializes in robotic solutions tailored for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain operations. The company operates on a 'robots as a service' model, allowing businesses to seamlessly integrate robotics into their workflows. Its flagship product, the DexR, is a sophisticated two-armed robot designed for tasks such as truck loading. This robot is equipped with advanced machine vision and force sensing technologies, enabling it to perform various repetitive tasks, including kitting, picking, packing, counting, sorting, and palletizing. By automating these processes, Dexterity helps clients enhance their operational efficiency and maximize the potential of their workforce.

Zetwerk

Series C in 2020
Zetwerk is a manufacturing supply chain solutions provider that connects large manufacturing companies with vendors and suppliers for customized industrial components. Founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company’s online marketplace facilitates the procurement of items such as crane parts, machine chassis, and doors. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, casting, and forging, allowing businesses to meet specific requirements efficiently. The platform offers collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, streamlining interactions and order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables customers to acquire custom products tailored to their budgets and timelines, while also helping suppliers increase their order volumes and revenue. The company plans to expand its marketplace to include third-party applications and services to further address customer needs.

Shipper

Series A in 2020
Shipper is a digital logistics platform that streamlines the process of shipping for freight forwarders and online vendors. The platform facilitates the pick-up of goods from various sellers and uses selected logistics services for delivery. It offers services such as package pick-up and fulfillment centers, along with tools that assist logistics providers in managing shipments effectively. Shipper's technology predicts shipping routes and consolidates packages destined for the same location. Additionally, it features a multi-carrier API, allowing sellers to manage their orders, print shipping labels, and access tracking information from multiple logistics providers directly from their mobile devices.

Bond - The Post Purchase Company

Series A in 2020
Bond - "The post-purchase company", enables digital native brands to provide their online customers with an outstanding post-purchase experience that impacts sales, retention, and satisfaction. We've deployed a technology-driven network of neighborhood-level distribution centers that are managed by local teams. This enables us to store goods closer to customers, getting to them faster for deliveries or returns and when it's most convenient.

Zetwerk

Series B in 2019
Zetwerk is a manufacturing supply chain solutions provider that connects large manufacturing companies with vendors and suppliers for customized industrial components. Founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company’s online marketplace facilitates the procurement of items such as crane parts, machine chassis, and doors. Zetwerk specializes in various manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, casting, and forging, allowing businesses to meet specific requirements efficiently. The platform offers collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, streamlining interactions and order fulfillment. By leveraging a nationwide network of manufacturing facilities, Zetwerk enables customers to acquire custom products tailored to their budgets and timelines, while also helping suppliers increase their order volumes and revenue. The company plans to expand its marketplace to include third-party applications and services to further address customer needs.

Faire

Series D in 2019
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Shipper

Seed Round in 2019
Shipper is a digital logistics platform that streamlines the process of shipping for freight forwarders and online vendors. The platform facilitates the pick-up of goods from various sellers and uses selected logistics services for delivery. It offers services such as package pick-up and fulfillment centers, along with tools that assist logistics providers in managing shipments effectively. Shipper's technology predicts shipping routes and consolidates packages destined for the same location. Additionally, it features a multi-carrier API, allowing sellers to manage their orders, print shipping labels, and access tracking information from multiple logistics providers directly from their mobile devices.

Freight Tiger

Venture Round in 2019
Freight Tiger is a provider of a digital freight network aimed at simplifying and enhancing logistics operations. The company's software integrates location intelligence, management, and fulfillment visibility, allowing logistics service providers and transportation companies to optimize truck usage and improve payment cycles. By offering a comprehensive platform for freight transactions and payments, Freight Tiger seeks to improve the efficiency and transparency of the logistics supply chain, ultimately benefiting individual workers and logistics managers alike.

Faire

Series C in 2018
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Faire

Series B in 2018
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Priority Vendor

Series A in 2018
Priority Vendor offers working capital solutions aimed at enhancing the financial operations of corporations and their suppliers, including those providing raw materials, packaging, and transportation services. The company has developed an early-payment facilitation platform that optimizes the cash discounting process between small and medium enterprises and larger organizations. By addressing cash flow challenges, particularly those arising from advance tax payments, Priority Vendor's platform enables companies to improve their working capital efficiency. This systematic approach helps unlock value within the existing supply chain, ultimately benefiting both vendors and corporations.

Townrush

Seed Round in 2015
Townrush is an on-demand delivery platform that facilitates the rapid delivery of local goods within urban areas. By connecting merchants and customers with local logistics service providers, Townrush ensures efficient pickup and delivery of products throughout the city. The company is focused on optimizing the intra-city supply chain by integrating advanced routing and assignment algorithms with a robust payment system. Townrush's team consists of skilled engineers and designers with experience from leading tech companies, bringing together expertise from prestigious institutions. This innovative approach aims to enhance urban logistics and improve the overall delivery experience for customers.

Elementum

Series B in 2014
Elementum transforms Snowflake data into triggers that initiate and execute process automations directly within your Data Cloud. Without the need for APIs or connectors, Elementum ensures data never leaves Snowflake. This approach results in faster, more cost-effective, and secure Data Driven Workflows. Get started fast by choosing from 50+ pre-built workflow templates for popular use cases like vendor onboarding, inventory management, software license management, new product introduction, risk management, and more. Or, build your own in a fully drag-and-drop, no-code app builder. Data meet Action.

PCH

Series B in 2011
PCH is a global company founded in 1996, specializing in end-to-end product development and supply chain orchestration for leading brands across diverse sectors such as beauty, technology, fashion, and wellness. With a focus on rapid and rigorous product development, PCH offers a unique platform that enhances visibility and sustainability while connecting brands directly to consumers through various market channels, including eCommerce and retail. The company operates internationally, leveraging cost synergies and access to talent, and utilizes an asset-light model that optimizes the complete product lifecycle. PCH's innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, along with its headquarters in Cork, Ireland, support its mission to facilitate efficient and agile supply chains. Furthermore, PCH is known for founding Highway1, a prominent hardware accelerator that aids startups in bringing innovative products to market. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, creating an environment that fosters teamwork and passion.

PCH

Series A in 2008
PCH is a global company founded in 1996, specializing in end-to-end product development and supply chain orchestration for leading brands across diverse sectors such as beauty, technology, fashion, and wellness. With a focus on rapid and rigorous product development, PCH offers a unique platform that enhances visibility and sustainability while connecting brands directly to consumers through various market channels, including eCommerce and retail. The company operates internationally, leveraging cost synergies and access to talent, and utilizes an asset-light model that optimizes the complete product lifecycle. PCH's innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, along with its headquarters in Cork, Ireland, support its mission to facilitate efficient and agile supply chains. Furthermore, PCH is known for founding Highway1, a prominent hardware accelerator that aids startups in bringing innovative products to market. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, creating an environment that fosters teamwork and passion.

ChemConnect

Private Equity Round in 2000
ChemConnect, Inc. operates as an electronic exchange for trading midstream energy, feedstocks, chemicals, and related products. It is a third party commodity exchange, auctions provider, bulletin-board, back-end fulfillment service, and market information source for NGL's, chemicals, feedstocks, polymers, and fuel oil. The company’s products include natural gas liquids, refined and intermediate fuel products, aromatics, olefins, and commodity polymers. It also offers supply chain solutions, such as negotiation solutions and collaboration hubs. ChemConnect, Inc. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas with operations in North America, the United Kingdom, and Belgium.
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