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 Textiles

Whizzo

Seed Round in 2025
Whizzo specializes in materials science-driven manufacturing of engineered fashion and technical textiles. Our expertise lies in creating and executing innovative textile blends tailored for applications across automotive, agriculture, medical textiles, and engineered fashion.

Smartex.ai

Series A in 2022
Smartex.ai is an AI and computer vision company that uses automated inspection to detect textile defects. It also uses cutting-edge AI tech in order to solve some of the biggest problems of an outdated yet so relevant sector which is the Textile Industry. Our company is bringing the most sophisticated state-of-the-art technologies of Machine Learning and Computer Vision in order to detect textile defects and irregularities in real-time, acting on the knitting machines as a way to reduce defective production to close to 0%. This high-tech solution is able to not only stop the production of defects during production, using hardware and software but also improve the business by offering a user interface where the factories can check their stats regarding the production.

Rothy's

Series A in 2017
Rothy's, Inc. is a footwear company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of women's and children's shoes crafted from recycled plastic bottles. Established in 2015, Rothy's focuses on sustainability by transforming single-use plastics into stylish and comfortable footwear, including flats, loafers, and sneakers. The company employs a proprietary 3D knitting process to minimize material waste and has repurposed over 60 million water bottles since its inception. In addition to footwear, Rothy's offers insoles and shoe care kits. The brand also recently expanded its product range to include The Bag Collection, which utilizes recycled marine plastics. Rothy's operates a retail location in San Francisco and has attracted nearly two million customers worldwide, reflecting its commitment to combining style, comfort, and environmental responsibility.

Craftsvilla

Series C in 2015
Craftsvilla Handicrafts Pvt Limited is an online marketplace based in Mumbai, India, specializing in Indian handmade, vintage, ethnic, organic, and natural products. Founded in 2011, the platform offers a diverse array of items, including sarees, bridal lehengas, salwar suits, jewelry, bags, home décor, bath and beauty products, and health-focused items. Craftsvilla aims to empower designers and artisans by providing them a platform to showcase their unique creations, thus promoting Indian culture and craftsmanship. The company emphasizes the use of quality raw materials, minimizing chemicals, and utilizing natural dyes, ensuring that each product undergoes rigorous quality checks. By connecting artisans and small businesses with customers worldwide, Craftsvilla aspires to create a global brand that celebrates the richness of Indian heritage.

Craftsvilla

Series B in 2015
Craftsvilla Handicrafts Pvt Limited is an online marketplace based in Mumbai, India, specializing in Indian handmade, vintage, ethnic, organic, and natural products. Founded in 2011, the platform offers a diverse array of items, including sarees, bridal lehengas, salwar suits, jewelry, bags, home décor, bath and beauty products, and health-focused items. Craftsvilla aims to empower designers and artisans by providing them a platform to showcase their unique creations, thus promoting Indian culture and craftsmanship. The company emphasizes the use of quality raw materials, minimizing chemicals, and utilizing natural dyes, ensuring that each product undergoes rigorous quality checks. By connecting artisans and small businesses with customers worldwide, Craftsvilla aspires to create a global brand that celebrates the richness of Indian heritage.

Fashionara

Series B in 2013
Fashionara offers a range of premium merchandise in fashion and lifestyle.

Craftsvilla

Series A in 2012
Craftsvilla Handicrafts Pvt Limited is an online marketplace based in Mumbai, India, specializing in Indian handmade, vintage, ethnic, organic, and natural products. Founded in 2011, the platform offers a diverse array of items, including sarees, bridal lehengas, salwar suits, jewelry, bags, home décor, bath and beauty products, and health-focused items. Craftsvilla aims to empower designers and artisans by providing them a platform to showcase their unique creations, thus promoting Indian culture and craftsmanship. The company emphasizes the use of quality raw materials, minimizing chemicals, and utilizing natural dyes, ensuring that each product undergoes rigorous quality checks. By connecting artisans and small businesses with customers worldwide, Craftsvilla aspires to create a global brand that celebrates the richness of Indian heritage.

Fashionara

Series A in 2012
Fashionara offers a range of premium merchandise in fashion and lifestyle.

Craftsvilla

Venture Round in 2011
Craftsvilla Handicrafts Pvt Limited is an online marketplace based in Mumbai, India, specializing in Indian handmade, vintage, ethnic, organic, and natural products. Founded in 2011, the platform offers a diverse array of items, including sarees, bridal lehengas, salwar suits, jewelry, bags, home décor, bath and beauty products, and health-focused items. Craftsvilla aims to empower designers and artisans by providing them a platform to showcase their unique creations, thus promoting Indian culture and craftsmanship. The company emphasizes the use of quality raw materials, minimizing chemicals, and utilizing natural dyes, ensuring that each product undergoes rigorous quality checks. By connecting artisans and small businesses with customers worldwide, Craftsvilla aspires to create a global brand that celebrates the richness of Indian heritage.
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