Lightrock

Lightrock, formerly known as LGT Lightstone Aspada, is a venture capital firm based in Bangalore, India, specializing in early-stage and growth capital investments across various sectors. The firm primarily focuses on fintech, healthcare, logistics, agriculture, education, and essential services, targeting companies that demonstrate scalable and technology-driven business models. Lightrock typically invests between $0.5 million and $5 million in businesses with annual revenues in the same range, with a particular interest in models that enhance employability, improve healthcare delivery, and address basic utility needs. The firm does not engage in real estate investments or funding prototypes and business plans. Lightrock aims to support purpose-driven entrepreneurs in underserved markets, contributing to job creation and improved livelihoods. Operating as a subsidiary of LGT Group Foundation since 2019, Lightrock is part of a global private equity platform that emphasizes sustainable business practices and innovation for systemic change.

Kushal Agrawal

Partner and CFO

Kushal Agrawal

CFO and Partner

Saleem Asaria

Partner

André Aubert

Partner

Kevin Bone

Partner

Thomas B. Brown

Partner

Matthew Clark

Partner

Arnab Dutta

Investor

Manmath Goel

Investor

Sascha Graf

Partner

Etienne Haubold

Partner

Aditi Kambli

Investor

Pravishka Mehrotra

Investor

Shakir Merali

Partner

Maija Nykänen

Principal

Roberto Paganoni Ph.D

CEO and Member of the Executive Committee

Aarish Patell

Executive Director

Marcos Wilson Pereira

Partner, Head of Latin America

Tejasvi Ravi

Investor

Vaidhehi Ravindran

Partner

Vaidhehi Ravindran

Partner

Aarushi Sahu

Investor

Robert Schlachter

Partner

Michael Simmeth

Principal

Pal Erik Sjatil

Global Managing Partner and CEO

Kavya Sukumar

Principal

Divya Venkatavaraghavan

Principal

Ivan Vercoutere

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Nina Cardelús Vilalta

Investor

Thomas Weber

Managing Partner

Past deals in Series E

Mainspring

Series E in 2022
EtaGen, Inc. provides power generation services. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Menlo Park, California.

Shiprocket

Series E in 2022
Shiprocket is a logistics aggregation platform designed to facilitate global and domestic shipping for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the e-commerce sector. Launched in 2017, the platform serves around 1.5 lakh sellers, enabling shipping to approximately 220 countries and 26,000 PIN codes in India through partnerships with 18 courier services. Shiprocket stands out for its AI-driven recommendation engine, which helps businesses select appropriate courier services, and its cost-effective shipping rates. The platform provides a user-friendly integrated ecosystem, including tools like Shiprocket 360 and Shiprocket Social, enabling sellers to manage their shipping and returns efficiently from a single interface. With a remarkable year-over-year growth rate of 300%, Shiprocket has established itself as a key player in the logistics landscape for e-commerce in India.

Visby Medical

Series E in 2022
Visby Medical is a diagnostics company that develops PCR-based diagnostic tests for the detection of infectious diseases. The company develops a device platform that aims to redefine the way an illness is tested and treated. They believe that by taking a human-centric, technology-first approach to device development and they can create tools that are both highly accurate and delightful to use.

Mainspring

Series E in 2022
EtaGen, Inc. provides power generation services. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Menlo Park, California.

Dunzo

Venture Round in 2022
Dunzo Digital Private Limited is a hyper-local delivery and task management app based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2015, it offers a wide range of services, including grocery and essential deliveries, food and medicine delivery, and sending packages. The platform connects users with the nearest delivery partners, facilitating efficient and quick service. Dunzo also supports micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by providing digital tools to enhance their eCommerce capabilities. The company operates in several major Indian cities, including Bangalore, Pune, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Chennai, Jaipur, and Mumbai. Dunzo has attracted investment from notable firms, including Google and Alteria Capital, enabling its growth in the competitive delivery market.

Shiprocket

Series E in 2021
Shiprocket is a logistics aggregation platform designed to facilitate global and domestic shipping for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the e-commerce sector. Launched in 2017, the platform serves around 1.5 lakh sellers, enabling shipping to approximately 220 countries and 26,000 PIN codes in India through partnerships with 18 courier services. Shiprocket stands out for its AI-driven recommendation engine, which helps businesses select appropriate courier services, and its cost-effective shipping rates. The platform provides a user-friendly integrated ecosystem, including tools like Shiprocket 360 and Shiprocket Social, enabling sellers to manage their shipping and returns efficiently from a single interface. With a remarkable year-over-year growth rate of 300%, Shiprocket has established itself as a key player in the logistics landscape for e-commerce in India.

Porter

Series E in 2021
Porter is an online logistics marketplace focused on providing economical and efficient intra-city transportation solutions. It serves a diverse clientele, including e-commerce, FMCG, SMEs, traders, and logistics companies, by optimizing last-mile logistics through its dedicated fleet and in-house technology. Businesses can book mini trucks or tempos via Porter's platform, which allows for real-time tracking of their rides. This service addresses inefficiencies in urban logistics and transforms the transportation of goods, enabling numerous businesses to move their products on-demand. Porter's notable clients include major companies such as ITC, Flipkart, Amazon, and Delhivery, highlighting its role in enhancing logistics operations within cities.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial technology company based in Mexico City that focuses on providing online financial solutions for micro entrepreneurs and small to mid-size enterprises. Founded in 2013, Konfio offers a range of products including fixed-rate loans, working capital loans, corporate credit cards, and online payment solutions. The company utilizes a proprietary algorithm that combines data and technology to assess creditworthiness, enabling it to extend credit to clients who have been historically underserved by traditional banks. Additionally, Konfio provides business productivity software tools and a loyalty program, all designed to enhance the growth and productivity of its clients. Through its innovative approach, Konfio aims to facilitate economic growth by making financial services more accessible and affordable.

Dataiku

Series E in 2021
Dataiku is a software company that provides a centralized data platform designed to assist businesses in navigating their data journey, from analytics to enterprise artificial intelligence. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with offices in Paris and London, Dataiku offers its main product, Data Science Studio (DSS), which enables teams of data scientists, analysts, and engineers to collaboratively explore, prepare, and analyze data. The platform features tools for data profiling, interactive visualization, and machine learning deployment, allowing organizations to build and manage custom data products efficiently. Dataiku serves a diverse clientele, including major companies like Unilever and GE, by facilitating data-driven decision-making and fostering innovation through a controlled and collaborative environment. The platform aims to streamline the process of extracting value from data, empowering teams to work more effectively and creatively.

Dataiku

Series E in 2021
Dataiku is a software company that provides a centralized data platform designed to assist businesses in navigating their data journey, from analytics to enterprise artificial intelligence. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with offices in Paris and London, Dataiku offers its main product, Data Science Studio (DSS), which enables teams of data scientists, analysts, and engineers to collaboratively explore, prepare, and analyze data. The platform features tools for data profiling, interactive visualization, and machine learning deployment, allowing organizations to build and manage custom data products efficiently. Dataiku serves a diverse clientele, including major companies like Unilever and GE, by facilitating data-driven decision-making and fostering innovation through a controlled and collaborative environment. The platform aims to streamline the process of extracting value from data, empowering teams to work more effectively and creatively.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial technology company based in Mexico City that focuses on providing online financial solutions for micro entrepreneurs and small to mid-size enterprises. Founded in 2013, Konfio offers a range of products including fixed-rate loans, working capital loans, corporate credit cards, and online payment solutions. The company utilizes a proprietary algorithm that combines data and technology to assess creditworthiness, enabling it to extend credit to clients who have been historically underserved by traditional banks. Additionally, Konfio provides business productivity software tools and a loyalty program, all designed to enhance the growth and productivity of its clients. Through its innovative approach, Konfio aims to facilitate economic growth by making financial services more accessible and affordable.

Dunzo

Series E in 2021
Dunzo Digital Private Limited is a hyper-local delivery and task management app based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2015, it offers a wide range of services, including grocery and essential deliveries, food and medicine delivery, and sending packages. The platform connects users with the nearest delivery partners, facilitating efficient and quick service. Dunzo also supports micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by providing digital tools to enhance their eCommerce capabilities. The company operates in several major Indian cities, including Bangalore, Pune, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Chennai, Jaipur, and Mumbai. Dunzo has attracted investment from notable firms, including Google and Alteria Capital, enabling its growth in the competitive delivery market.

Creditas

Series E in 2020
Creditas is a financial technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in secured consumer loans. Founded by Sergio Furio, the company operates a digital platform that leverages credit scoring and borrower assets, such as homes and automobiles, as collateral to provide loans. This approach allows Creditas to offer affordable lending solutions by partnering with traditional financial institutions and utilizing investor-backed resources. The platform is designed to enable borrowers to repay their loans in manageable installments, thereby making financing more accessible.

Dunzo

Series E in 2020
Dunzo Digital Private Limited is a hyper-local delivery and task management app based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2015, it offers a wide range of services, including grocery and essential deliveries, food and medicine delivery, and sending packages. The platform connects users with the nearest delivery partners, facilitating efficient and quick service. Dunzo also supports micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by providing digital tools to enhance their eCommerce capabilities. The company operates in several major Indian cities, including Bangalore, Pune, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Chennai, Jaipur, and Mumbai. Dunzo has attracted investment from notable firms, including Google and Alteria Capital, enabling its growth in the competitive delivery market.

Aye Finance

Series E in 2020
Aye Finance is a finance company that provides business loans to micro and small businesses in Northern India.The company's mission is to provide innovative and customer-centered financial services to micro and small business through effective technology and robust processes. It works with a relevant technology to facilitate better financial inclusion and to consequently serve micro-enterprises. Aye Finance was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

CargoX

Series E in 2020
CargoX is a technology freight marketplace that provides shipping companies and carriers a smart and efficient solution to transport the most diverse types of products in any parts of Brazil. Through technology, we connect over 10 thousand shippers with 1.4 million trucks to eliminate excess capacity. CargoX save on shipping costs for shippers, increase earnings for truckers and reduces C02 emissions generated by empty trucks on the road. CargoX was founded on 2013 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

CargoX

Series E in 2020
CargoX is a technology freight marketplace that provides shipping companies and carriers a smart and efficient solution to transport the most diverse types of products in any parts of Brazil. Through technology, we connect over 10 thousand shippers with 1.4 million trucks to eliminate excess capacity. CargoX save on shipping costs for shippers, increase earnings for truckers and reduces C02 emissions generated by empty trucks on the road. CargoX was founded on 2013 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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