Lightrock

Lightrock, a venture capital firm, specializes in early-stage and growth capital investments, focusing on tech-driven businesses that address global challenges. It primarily invests in India, with a typical investment size of $0.5 million to $5 million in companies generating $0.5 million to $5 million in annual revenues. Lightrock's sectors of interest include fintech, healthcare, agriculture, education, and technology-led SME enablement platforms. It does not invest in real estate, prototypes, or business plans. Lightrock is headquartered in Bangalore, India, and operates as a subsidiary of LGT Group Foundation.

André Aubert

Partner

Kevin Bone

Partner

Thomas Brown

Partner

Matthew Gordon Clark

Partner

Sascha Graf

Partner

Keimpe Keuning

Executive Director

Shakir Merali

Partner

Maija Nykänen

Principal

Aarish Patell

Executive Director

Vaidhehi Ravindran

Partner

Robert Schlachter

Partner

Michael Simmeth

Principal

Pal Erik Sjatil

Global Managing Partner and CEO

Kartik Srivatsa

Managing Partner, India and Global Chief Strategy Officer

Divya Venkatavaraghavan

Principal

Nina Cardelús Vilalta

Investor

Thomas Weber Ph.D

Managing Partner

Tommaso Crackett

Principal

Past deals in Brazil

Azos

Series B in 2025
Azos is an insurtech company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in providing innovative life insurance products tailored to the Brazilian market. Founded by Rafael Cló, Bernardo Ribeiro, and Renato Farias, Azos has developed an online insurance platform designed to offer personalized services to its customers. The platform features comprehensive coverage options, including protection against coronavirus and various types of natural and accidental deaths, with flexible terms such as a one-month grace period and no late fees. By focusing on transparency and affordability, Azos aims to help customers effectively plan for their financial futures.

Agrolend

Series C in 2024
Agrolend is a digital bank dedicated to providing credit solutions specifically for the agribusiness sector in Brazil. The company aims to support small and medium rural producers by offering a lending platform that facilitates the purchase of essential agricultural inputs such as seeds, crop protection, and crop nutrition. By leveraging technology and innovative credit analysis methods, Agrolend enables farmers to access loans without the need for physical guarantees, such as farms or grain. This approach allows small and medium-sized farmers to secure sustainable credit necessary for enhancing their production capabilities and encourages investment in equipment and technology, ultimately leading to improved productivity and profitability in the agricultural sector.

Agrolend

Series B in 2022
Agrolend is a digital bank dedicated to providing credit solutions specifically for the agribusiness sector in Brazil. The company aims to support small and medium rural producers by offering a lending platform that facilitates the purchase of essential agricultural inputs such as seeds, crop protection, and crop nutrition. By leveraging technology and innovative credit analysis methods, Agrolend enables farmers to access loans without the need for physical guarantees, such as farms or grain. This approach allows small and medium-sized farmers to secure sustainable credit necessary for enhancing their production capabilities and encourages investment in equipment and technology, ultimately leading to improved productivity and profitability in the agricultural sector.

Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia

Series C in 2022
Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia S.A. is a Brazilian company that specializes in developing and operating a data analytics platform aimed at enhancing sales and marketing effectiveness. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, the company offers an insights platform that integrates users' internal data with a variety of external information sources, including market statistics, pricing, economic indices, social media, news articles, and governmental data. This robust platform allows clients to conduct both simple and complex analyses on demand, facilitating data-driven decision-making. By linking structured and unstructured data, Cortex Intelligence enables businesses across various sectors, including market research, retail, and trade intelligence, to optimize sales strategies and achieve their marketing objectives through informed actions.

Dr.Consulta

Series D in 2022
Dr.Consulta is a Brazilian healthcare company that operates a network of clinics designed to provide quality medical care at affordable prices. Initially established as a full-service primary care provider, the company has since evolved into a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) targeting uninsured individuals. Dr.Consulta offers a variety of outpatient services, including scheduled appointments, consultations, and examinations for general medical issues such as gynecology and pediatrics. By facilitating access to healthcare professionals, the company aims to deliver essential medical services to a wider population, ensuring that individuals can receive the care they need without financial strain.

Creditas

Series F in 2022
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

CargoX

Series F in 2021
CargoX is a technology-driven freight marketplace based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, established in 2013. The platform connects shipping companies with a network of over 1.4 million trucks, effectively addressing the issue of excess capacity in the transportation sector. By providing real-time information on available truck capacity, CargoX enhances freight visibility and helps shippers identify optimal solutions for transporting a wide range of products throughout Brazil. This approach not only reduces shipping costs for clients but also increases earnings for truck drivers while minimizing CO2 emissions associated with empty trucks on the road.

Buser

Series C in 2021
Buser is a bus charter marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in November 2016. The platform facilitates low-cost group travel by connecting individuals traveling to the same destination, allowing them to collectively charter a bus instead of purchasing individual tickets from traditional bus companies. This innovative approach not only reduces travel costs for users but also promotes sustainable mobility options in Brazil. The service is designed to provide safe, quality, and equitable transportation solutions, making it a distinctive choice for travelers. Buser's mobile application is available on both iOS and Android, enhancing accessibility for users seeking affordable and collaborative travel experiences.

Creditas

Series E in 2020
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

CargoX

Series E in 2020
CargoX is a technology-driven freight marketplace based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, established in 2013. The platform connects shipping companies with a network of over 1.4 million trucks, effectively addressing the issue of excess capacity in the transportation sector. By providing real-time information on available truck capacity, CargoX enhances freight visibility and helps shippers identify optimal solutions for transporting a wide range of products throughout Brazil. This approach not only reduces shipping costs for clients but also increases earnings for truck drivers while minimizing CO2 emissions associated with empty trucks on the road.

Dr.Consulta

Series B in 2016
Dr.Consulta is a Brazilian healthcare company that operates a network of clinics designed to provide quality medical care at affordable prices. Initially established as a full-service primary care provider, the company has since evolved into a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) targeting uninsured individuals. Dr.Consulta offers a variety of outpatient services, including scheduled appointments, consultations, and examinations for general medical issues such as gynecology and pediatrics. By facilitating access to healthcare professionals, the company aims to deliver essential medical services to a wider population, ensuring that individuals can receive the care they need without financial strain.

Dr.Consulta

Series A in 2014
Dr.Consulta is a Brazilian healthcare company that operates a network of clinics designed to provide quality medical care at affordable prices. Initially established as a full-service primary care provider, the company has since evolved into a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) targeting uninsured individuals. Dr.Consulta offers a variety of outpatient services, including scheduled appointments, consultations, and examinations for general medical issues such as gynecology and pediatrics. By facilitating access to healthcare professionals, the company aims to deliver essential medical services to a wider population, ensuring that individuals can receive the care they need without financial strain.
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