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.
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Past deals in Transportation
Nirvana Insurance
Series C in 2025
Nirvana Insurance is an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer that utilizes telematics data to enhance safety and reduce fleet costs.
The company leverages artificial intelligence and telematics data to offer personalized insurance solutions that reward safe driving practices. Nirvana provides tailored policies for both fleet and non-fleet operators, including options such as auto liability, auto physical damage, general liability, and motor truck cargo coverage. By analyzing telematics data, Nirvana offers upfront discounts of up to 20% for safe driving behaviors. Their Safety Intelligence Platform delivers AI-powered insights to help fleets enhance safety and efficiency. Utilizing real-time data, Nirvana streamlines the claims process, enabling faster resolutions and reducing downtime for drivers.
Airbound
Seed Round in 2024
Airbound develops innovative drone technology for efficient last-mile deliveries. Its blended wing body tailsitter design enables low-cost, infrastructure-free operations, targeting rural areas in India for essential medical supplies.
Zhejiang Lanneng
Venture Round in 2023
Zhejiang Lanneng is a proficient manufacturer of gas storage and transportation equipment combining R&D, production, sales, servicing, and system integration.
Nirvana Insurance
Series B in 2023
Nirvana Insurance is an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer that utilizes telematics data to enhance safety and reduce fleet costs.
The company leverages artificial intelligence and telematics data to offer personalized insurance solutions that reward safe driving practices. Nirvana provides tailored policies for both fleet and non-fleet operators, including options such as auto liability, auto physical damage, general liability, and motor truck cargo coverage. By analyzing telematics data, Nirvana offers upfront discounts of up to 20% for safe driving behaviors. Their Safety Intelligence Platform delivers AI-powered insights to help fleets enhance safety and efficiency. Utilizing real-time data, Nirvana streamlines the claims process, enabling faster resolutions and reducing downtime for drivers.
Nirvana Insurance
Series A in 2022
Nirvana Insurance is an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer that utilizes telematics data to enhance safety and reduce fleet costs.
The company leverages artificial intelligence and telematics data to offer personalized insurance solutions that reward safe driving practices. Nirvana provides tailored policies for both fleet and non-fleet operators, including options such as auto liability, auto physical damage, general liability, and motor truck cargo coverage. By analyzing telematics data, Nirvana offers upfront discounts of up to 20% for safe driving behaviors. Their Safety Intelligence Platform delivers AI-powered insights to help fleets enhance safety and efficiency. Utilizing real-time data, Nirvana streamlines the claims process, enabling faster resolutions and reducing downtime for drivers.
Urtopia
Seed Round in 2022
Urtopia is a company focused on designing and developing innovative e-bikes and smart commuting solutions aimed at enhancing urban living. With a vision of creating a new urban utopia, Urtopia combines futuristic design with advanced technology to improve the biking experience and promote a healthier lifestyle. The company integrates various IoT sensors, including fingerprint recognition, torque sensors, gyroscopes, mmWave radar, and GPS, into its products. These e-bikes feature smart functionalities such as cellphone unlocking, voice control, remote tracking, and riding activity analysis, providing riders with a greener and more efficient mode of transportation. Urtopia's offerings empower urbanites to travel happily and healthily, redefining urban mobility and encouraging a lifestyle that embraces freedom and sustainability.
Qianchen Automobile
Series B in 2021
Qianchen Automobile is a smart electric commercial vehicle manufacturer of smart connected new energy commercial vehicles.
Freight Tiger
Venture Round in 2021
Freight Tiger is a developer of a digital freight network aimed at simplifying and enhancing the logistics supply chain for individual workers. The company's software integrates location intelligence with management and fulfillment visibility, streamlining freight transactions and payments in a centralized platform. This enables logistics service providers and transportation companies to optimize truck utilization and improve payment cycles, thus enhancing operational efficiency. By focusing on transparency and ease of use, Freight Tiger aims to transform freight transactions, making them more straightforward and efficient for all stakeholders in the logistics industry.
Jetstream Africa
Seed Round in 2021
Jetstream Africa Limited is a cloud-based logistics company headquartered in Accra, Ghana, established in 2018. The company operates a digital platform that facilitates cross-border marine logistics services for African businesses. It specializes in freight forwarding and global exports, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access international trade more easily. By offering services such as shipment booking and tracking, as well as consolidated shipping options, Jetstream enhances the supply chain experience for its users, effectively leveling the playing field in the competitive global market.
Shappi
Seed Round in 2021
Shappi facilitates international shopping for Latin American consumers by connecting them with verified travelers returning from the U.S. The platform enables affordable and reliable delivery of products ordered online, eliminating high shipping costs and logistical challenges.
Nirvana Insurance
Seed Round in 2021
Nirvana Insurance is an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer that utilizes telematics data to enhance safety and reduce fleet costs.
The company leverages artificial intelligence and telematics data to offer personalized insurance solutions that reward safe driving practices. Nirvana provides tailored policies for both fleet and non-fleet operators, including options such as auto liability, auto physical damage, general liability, and motor truck cargo coverage. By analyzing telematics data, Nirvana offers upfront discounts of up to 20% for safe driving behaviors. Their Safety Intelligence Platform delivers AI-powered insights to help fleets enhance safety and efficiency. Utilizing real-time data, Nirvana streamlines the claims process, enabling faster resolutions and reducing downtime for drivers.
Full Truck Alliance
Venture Round in 2020
Full Truck Alliance is a Chinese company that operates a platform connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate the transportation of goods over various distances and cargo weights. The company provides comprehensive services to both shippers and truckers through its mobile and web platforms. Its primary source of revenue comes from the use of these platforms for freight matching services, as well as additional value-added services. By streamlining the logistics process, Full Truck Alliance aims to enhance efficiency in freight transportation within the region.
Dong Diaodu
Series A in 2019
Dong Diaodu provides the logistics industry with optimized delivery solutions of smart dispatch and optimized route based on “key dynamic cellular algorithm+ bump mapping + optimized smart search engine+ AI”.
Freight Tiger
Venture Round in 2019
Freight Tiger is a developer of a digital freight network aimed at simplifying and enhancing the logistics supply chain for individual workers. The company's software integrates location intelligence with management and fulfillment visibility, streamlining freight transactions and payments in a centralized platform. This enables logistics service providers and transportation companies to optimize truck utilization and improve payment cycles, thus enhancing operational efficiency. By focusing on transparency and ease of use, Freight Tiger aims to transform freight transactions, making them more straightforward and efficient for all stakeholders in the logistics industry.
Aurora
Series B in 2019
Aurora Innovation develops advanced software and hardware products for self-driving vehicles, aiming to transform the movement of people and goods. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company operates additional offices in the Bay Area, Bozeman, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. Its primary offering, the Aurora Driver, is a scalable self-driving system capable of operating various vehicle types, including freight-hauling trucks and ride-hailing passenger vehicles. This technology supports Aurora's driver-as-a-service products, Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, catering to trucking and ride-hailing sectors. By integrating rigorous engineering with applied machine learning, Aurora Innovation seeks to create a comprehensive transportation ecosystem that connects automakers, logistics services, and mobility providers.
Shuttl
Series B in 2019
Shuttl is a company focused on enhancing the daily commute experience through its app-based office shuttle service. It aims to provide a safe, reliable, and affordable transportation option for commuters. The service features air-conditioned minibuses that operate frequently on designated routes, alleviating the challenges associated with traditional public transport. By offering a mobile platform for bus bookings, Shuttl allows users to reserve seats at flat rates, ensuring a comfortable journey without the hassle of long wait times. The company envisions a future of mass transit that is shared, eco-friendly, and technology-driven, positioning itself as a progressive alternative in public transport.
Grab
Series H in 2018
Grab is a Southeast Asia-based mobile platform that integrates ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and financial services, connecting drivers, merchants, and customers through a single app. It operates in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar, and holds a leading market share in ride-hailing and food delivery, with 89% of revenue derived from these core businesses. The company also offers payments, consumer loans, and enterprise financial services. It charges commissions to both riders and merchants as it links them with consumers. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, Grab is headquartered in Singapore and maintains offices in Seattle, Beijing, Bangalore, Jakarta, and Vietnam. In 2024, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia together contributed more than 70% of revenue.
Shuttl
Series B in 2018
Shuttl is a company focused on enhancing the daily commute experience through its app-based office shuttle service. It aims to provide a safe, reliable, and affordable transportation option for commuters. The service features air-conditioned minibuses that operate frequently on designated routes, alleviating the challenges associated with traditional public transport. By offering a mobile platform for bus bookings, Shuttl allows users to reserve seats at flat rates, ensuring a comfortable journey without the hassle of long wait times. The company envisions a future of mass transit that is shared, eco-friendly, and technology-driven, positioning itself as a progressive alternative in public transport.
Filld
Series A in 2017
Filld is a developer of an on-demand fuel delivery platform that offers a mobile service for refueling vehicles without the need to visit a gas station. The platform allows users to have their cars' gas tanks filled while they are at work, home, or the gym, thereby saving time on last-mile mobile fueling. Filld utilizes a SaaS-based software solution to streamline the refueling process and emphasizes data security through the use of HTTPS protocol and encryption to protect customer information. Additionally, the company provides online payday loans, catering to immediate financial needs with services that vary based on the borrower's state of residence and credit history. This combination of fuel delivery and lending services positions Filld as a versatile provider in its market.
Yunmanman
Series D in 2016
Yunmanman is a technology company based in Shanghai, focused on enhancing the logistics and road transport industries through its mobile application. The company develops a freight transportation platform that connects truck drivers with cargo owners, improving the efficiency of cargo allocation and transportation. By providing tools for vehicle transportation dispatch and intelligent logistics information, Yunmanman facilitates the process of finding suitable transportation and available cargo, thereby streamlining logistics operations. Co-founded by executives and experts from the Alibaba logistics sector, Yunmanman aims to deliver comprehensive information and transaction services that optimize freight management for its users.
Plus
Seed Round in 2016
Plus is a global technology company headquartered in Silicon Valley that develops highly automated and fully autonomous driving solutions. Its open‑autonomy platform powers commercial vehicles in the United States and Germany and is used by leading automakers, fleets, and technology partners worldwide. The company focuses on making driving safer, more comfortable, and more sustainable, and it has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Insider, CES, and AUVSI for its innovative technology. Plus also builds AI‑driven autonomous driving software for trucks, leveraging large AI models and generative AI to enable safe, affordable, and scalable deployment of autonomous freight vehicles.
Shuttl
Series A in 2015
Shuttl is a company focused on enhancing the daily commute experience through its app-based office shuttle service. It aims to provide a safe, reliable, and affordable transportation option for commuters. The service features air-conditioned minibuses that operate frequently on designated routes, alleviating the challenges associated with traditional public transport. By offering a mobile platform for bus bookings, Shuttl allows users to reserve seats at flat rates, ensuring a comfortable journey without the hassle of long wait times. The company envisions a future of mass transit that is shared, eco-friendly, and technology-driven, positioning itself as a progressive alternative in public transport.
Filld
Seed Round in 2015
Filld is a developer of an on-demand fuel delivery platform that offers a mobile service for refueling vehicles without the need to visit a gas station. The platform allows users to have their cars' gas tanks filled while they are at work, home, or the gym, thereby saving time on last-mile mobile fueling. Filld utilizes a SaaS-based software solution to streamline the refueling process and emphasizes data security through the use of HTTPS protocol and encryption to protect customer information. Additionally, the company provides online payday loans, catering to immediate financial needs with services that vary based on the borrower's state of residence and credit history. This combination of fuel delivery and lending services positions Filld as a versatile provider in its market.
123Feng
Series A in 2015
123Feng operates an online platform and provides courier delivery services. It provides last mile delivery services to O2O (online-to-offline) companies, restaurants, and fast VIP personal delivery services.
123Feng began operation in 2014. It has its headquarters in Hangzhou in China.
Yunmanman
Series C in 2015
Yunmanman is a technology company based in Shanghai, focused on enhancing the logistics and road transport industries through its mobile application. The company develops a freight transportation platform that connects truck drivers with cargo owners, improving the efficiency of cargo allocation and transportation. By providing tools for vehicle transportation dispatch and intelligent logistics information, Yunmanman facilitates the process of finding suitable transportation and available cargo, thereby streamlining logistics operations. Co-founded by executives and experts from the Alibaba logistics sector, Yunmanman aims to deliver comprehensive information and transaction services that optimize freight management for its users.
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 that products can be picked up and delivered within hours. The company is focused on re-engineering the intra-city supply chain through the integration of advanced routing and assignment algorithms, supported by a robust payment infrastructure. Its team consists of skilled engineers and designers with backgrounds from leading companies and prestigious educational institutions, emphasizing a commitment to innovation and efficiency in urban logistics.
Yunmanman
Series B in 2015
Yunmanman is a technology company based in Shanghai, focused on enhancing the logistics and road transport industries through its mobile application. The company develops a freight transportation platform that connects truck drivers with cargo owners, improving the efficiency of cargo allocation and transportation. By providing tools for vehicle transportation dispatch and intelligent logistics information, Yunmanman facilitates the process of finding suitable transportation and available cargo, thereby streamlining logistics operations. Co-founded by executives and experts from the Alibaba logistics sector, Yunmanman aims to deliver comprehensive information and transaction services that optimize freight management for its users.
Edaijia
Series D in 2015
Edaijia, Inc. is a Beijing-based company that specializes in designing and developing mobile applications aimed at providing users with access to temporary drivers. Founded in 2011, the platform enables consumers to make reservations for designated drivers, particularly after drinking or during other situations when transportation is required. Edaijia emphasizes safety and security by offering services that include driver screening and insurance, ensuring that users can reach their destinations safely. The company's innovative approach addresses the growing need for responsible transportation solutions in urban settings.
Luxe
Seed Round in 2014
Luxe is building a logistics platform that will drive the next generation of local real time services, beginning with parking. The free Luxe app, available on iPhone, transforms parking from a necessary evil to a daily highlight.
With a veteran team of leaders from Zynga, Tesla, Google, Yahoo and Groupon, a fleet of prescreened, friendly valets, dozens of insured and secure indoor parking lots and a sophisticated technology platform that monitors every step of the process from drop-off to pick-up, Luxe is leading the charge on a new industry of on demand services that addresses a ubiquitous urban challenge: parking.
Edaijia
Series C in 2014
Edaijia, Inc. is a Beijing-based company that specializes in designing and developing mobile applications aimed at providing users with access to temporary drivers. Founded in 2011, the platform enables consumers to make reservations for designated drivers, particularly after drinking or during other situations when transportation is required. Edaijia emphasizes safety and security by offering services that include driver screening and insurance, ensuring that users can reach their destinations safely. The company's innovative approach addresses the growing need for responsible transportation solutions in urban settings.
uuzuche.com
Series A in 2014
uuzuche.com is a private car sharing platform. uuzuche.com is more focused on the service surrounding the neighborhood community. The idea is to smooth out the rental and return process into a "Seamless Docking". The P2P channel makes the car rental price 30% lower than traditional costs, making it a more economic and environmental solution for those who need a vehicle.
Yunmanman
Series A in 2014
Yunmanman is a technology company based in Shanghai, focused on enhancing the logistics and road transport industries through its mobile application. The company develops a freight transportation platform that connects truck drivers with cargo owners, improving the efficiency of cargo allocation and transportation. By providing tools for vehicle transportation dispatch and intelligent logistics information, Yunmanman facilitates the process of finding suitable transportation and available cargo, thereby streamlining logistics operations. Co-founded by executives and experts from the Alibaba logistics sector, Yunmanman aims to deliver comprehensive information and transaction services that optimize freight management for its users.
Edaijia
Series B in 2013
Edaijia, Inc. is a Beijing-based company that specializes in designing and developing mobile applications aimed at providing users with access to temporary drivers. Founded in 2011, the platform enables consumers to make reservations for designated drivers, particularly after drinking or during other situations when transportation is required. Edaijia emphasizes safety and security by offering services that include driver screening and insurance, ensuring that users can reach their destinations safely. The company's innovative approach addresses the growing need for responsible transportation solutions in urban settings.
Sidecar
Series A in 2012
Sidecar Technologies operates a B2B delivery transportation network that connects retailers with customers through a fleet of everyday drivers using their personal vehicles. Founded in San Francisco in 2011, Sidecar focuses on creating a convenient and affordable transportation solution powered by pre-vetted drivers who can choose when to offer rides. The company emphasizes safety through a comprehensive system that includes background checks, rating systems for both drivers and riders, GPS tracking, and real-time trip sharing. Currently, Sidecar operates in ten major U.S. cities and has facilitated over half a million rides, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the delivery and driving experience.
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