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 Tourism

Boundless Life

Seed Round in 2022
Boundless Life, established in 2021 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, specializes in creating global living communities for families seeking a nomadic lifestyle. The company designs and operates thoughtfully curated destinations worldwide, offering private homes, co-working spaces, an experiential learning school system, and locally integrated recreational facilities. This holistic approach enables families to live, learn, work, and explore diverse cultures sustainably.

Navan

Series F in 2021
Navan provides a travel, expense, and corporate card management platform that automates manual processes and enhances spend visibility. The platform combines cloud, mobile, and AI capabilities to streamline business travel and expense management, offering automated booking tools, integrated expense reporting, real-time visibility, and configurable controls. It serves corporate employees, finance teams, and travel managers to simplify travel, reduce administrative overhead, and ensure budget compliance while aligning with policy standards.

Navan

Series E in 2021
Navan provides a travel, expense, and corporate card management platform that automates manual processes and enhances spend visibility. The platform combines cloud, mobile, and AI capabilities to streamline business travel and expense management, offering automated booking tools, integrated expense reporting, real-time visibility, and configurable controls. It serves corporate employees, finance teams, and travel managers to simplify travel, reduce administrative overhead, and ensure budget compliance while aligning with policy standards.

Zhiketong Technology

Series C in 2019
Beijing Zhiketong Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2014, specializes in providing direct marketing services for the hospitality, leisure, and entertainment sectors through its web platform on WeChat. The company acts as an agency that offers a range of digital marketing solutions, including consulting, advertising, and comprehensive data analysis. By assisting partners in optimizing their management efficiency and enhancing service quality, Zhiketong Technology helps businesses increase brand awareness and attract more customers. Its services encompass intelligent data analysis systems, online marketing strategies, customer management tools, and online store design, all aimed at driving revenue growth for hotels and tourism attractions in China.

Navan

Series D in 2019
Navan provides a travel, expense, and corporate card management platform that automates manual processes and enhances spend visibility. The platform combines cloud, mobile, and AI capabilities to streamline business travel and expense management, offering automated booking tools, integrated expense reporting, real-time visibility, and configurable controls. It serves corporate employees, finance teams, and travel managers to simplify travel, reduce administrative overhead, and ensure budget compliance while aligning with policy standards.

Navan

Series C in 2018
Navan provides a travel, expense, and corporate card management platform that automates manual processes and enhances spend visibility. The platform combines cloud, mobile, and AI capabilities to streamline business travel and expense management, offering automated booking tools, integrated expense reporting, real-time visibility, and configurable controls. It serves corporate employees, finance teams, and travel managers to simplify travel, reduce administrative overhead, and ensure budget compliance while aligning with policy standards.

Zhiketong Technology

Series B in 2018
Beijing Zhiketong Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2014, specializes in providing direct marketing services for the hospitality, leisure, and entertainment sectors through its web platform on WeChat. The company acts as an agency that offers a range of digital marketing solutions, including consulting, advertising, and comprehensive data analysis. By assisting partners in optimizing their management efficiency and enhancing service quality, Zhiketong Technology helps businesses increase brand awareness and attract more customers. Its services encompass intelligent data analysis systems, online marketing strategies, customer management tools, and online store design, all aimed at driving revenue growth for hotels and tourism attractions in China.

Navan

Series B in 2018
Navan provides a travel, expense, and corporate card management platform that automates manual processes and enhances spend visibility. The platform combines cloud, mobile, and AI capabilities to streamline business travel and expense management, offering automated booking tools, integrated expense reporting, real-time visibility, and configurable controls. It serves corporate employees, finance teams, and travel managers to simplify travel, reduce administrative overhead, and ensure budget compliance while aligning with policy standards.

Zhiketong Technology

Series B in 2018
Beijing Zhiketong Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2014, specializes in providing direct marketing services for the hospitality, leisure, and entertainment sectors through its web platform on WeChat. The company acts as an agency that offers a range of digital marketing solutions, including consulting, advertising, and comprehensive data analysis. By assisting partners in optimizing their management efficiency and enhancing service quality, Zhiketong Technology helps businesses increase brand awareness and attract more customers. Its services encompass intelligent data analysis systems, online marketing strategies, customer management tools, and online store design, all aimed at driving revenue growth for hotels and tourism attractions in China.

Zhiketong Technology

Series A in 2017
Beijing Zhiketong Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2014, specializes in providing direct marketing services for the hospitality, leisure, and entertainment sectors through its web platform on WeChat. The company acts as an agency that offers a range of digital marketing solutions, including consulting, advertising, and comprehensive data analysis. By assisting partners in optimizing their management efficiency and enhancing service quality, Zhiketong Technology helps businesses increase brand awareness and attract more customers. Its services encompass intelligent data analysis systems, online marketing strategies, customer management tools, and online store design, all aimed at driving revenue growth for hotels and tourism attractions in China.

Navan

Series A in 2017
Navan provides a travel, expense, and corporate card management platform that automates manual processes and enhances spend visibility. The platform combines cloud, mobile, and AI capabilities to streamline business travel and expense management, offering automated booking tools, integrated expense reporting, real-time visibility, and configurable controls. It serves corporate employees, finance teams, and travel managers to simplify travel, reduce administrative overhead, and ensure budget compliance while aligning with policy standards.

kimkim

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2015, kimkim is a Palo Alto-based company that operates an online travel platform. It connects travelers with local experts who provide personalized trip planning and booking services.

AnyRoad

Seed Round in 2017
AnyRoad operates a platform connecting tourism customers with professional tour guides worldwide. Its services enable users to find, book, and take tours in various cities globally. Founded in 2012, AnyRoad is headquartered in San Francisco.

Navan

Series A in 2017
Navan provides a travel, expense, and corporate card management platform that automates manual processes and enhances spend visibility. The platform combines cloud, mobile, and AI capabilities to streamline business travel and expense management, offering automated booking tools, integrated expense reporting, real-time visibility, and configurable controls. It serves corporate employees, finance teams, and travel managers to simplify travel, reduce administrative overhead, and ensure budget compliance while aligning with policy standards.

Lulutrip

Series A in 2014
Lulutrip, Inc., based in Silicon Valley, California, specializes in providing travel services for Chinese-speaking customers worldwide. As an innovative online travel agency, Lulutrip offers a comprehensive platform where users can access a variety of travel products, including sightseeing tours, activities, entertainment and attraction tickets, cruises, as well as air, hotel, and rental car bookings specifically for American and European destinations. The company is committed to delivering a tailored travel experience by combining its advanced online booking system with personalized travel consulting services, supported by a team of experienced bilingual travel agents. With its mission of "Global Travel, Local Service," Lulutrip aims to cater to the needs of Chinese international travelers through convenient and accessible travel solutions.

Tujia

Series B in 2013
Tujia, launched on December 1, 2011, is a leading global lodging service sharing and booking platform based in China. It specializes in offering a wide range of accommodations, including apartments, homestays, and villas, catering to various travel needs such as family vacations, business trips, and short-term rentals. Tujia has expanded its network to encompass 345 domestic and 1,037 international destinations, featuring over one million online listings. The platform enables users to easily book accommodations via PC, smartphone, or WeChat, ensuring a seamless experience that allows guests to immerse themselves in local lifestyles. Tujia prioritizes quality by rigorously examining all listings and has established an Advance Compensation System to provide financial security for users. It also encourages homeowners to list their properties, offering them the opportunity to generate income while participating in a global community. With additional services like RBA, Tujia enhances value for homeowners, making property rental a straightforward and rewarding experience.

Tujia

Series A in 2012
Tujia, launched on December 1, 2011, is a leading global lodging service sharing and booking platform based in China. It specializes in offering a wide range of accommodations, including apartments, homestays, and villas, catering to various travel needs such as family vacations, business trips, and short-term rentals. Tujia has expanded its network to encompass 345 domestic and 1,037 international destinations, featuring over one million online listings. The platform enables users to easily book accommodations via PC, smartphone, or WeChat, ensuring a seamless experience that allows guests to immerse themselves in local lifestyles. Tujia prioritizes quality by rigorously examining all listings and has established an Advance Compensation System to provide financial security for users. It also encourages homeowners to list their properties, offering them the opportunity to generate income while participating in a global community. With additional services like RBA, Tujia enhances value for homeowners, making property rental a straightforward and rewarding experience.
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