Lightrock

Lightrock, previously known as LGT Lightstone Aspada, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Bangalore, India, specializing in growth capital and early-stage investments. The firm focuses on sectors such as fintech, healthcare, agriculture, education, logistics, and essential services, aiming to support companies that address significant global challenges through scalable and technology-driven business models. Lightrock typically invests between $0.5 million and $5 million in companies with annual revenues in the same range. With a portfolio of over 90 high-growth companies across various regions including India, Europe, the US, Latin America, and Africa, Lightrock is committed to backing purpose-driven entrepreneurs. The firm is a subsidiary of the LGT Group Foundation and operates with a dedicated team of over 100 professionals across multiple global offices.

André Aubert

Partner

Kevin Bone

Partner

Matthew Gordon Clark

Partner

Umur Hursever

Partner

Shakir Merali

Partner

Ashish Puri

Growth Investor

Ravindran, Vaidhehi

Partner

Pal Erik Sjatil

Global Managing Partner and CEO

Divya Venkatavaraghavan

Principal

Nina Cardelús Vilalta

Investor

Past deals in Series E

Mainspring

Series E in 2022
Mainspring Energy is engineering advanced technology by developing a prototype of a linear generator that converts fuel to electricity. Mainspring was founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers- Shannon Miller, Adam Simpson, and Matt Svrcek. Today Mainspring brings together a diverse, talented team of individuals who share the vision to address the growing threat of climate change and the need for affordable electricity for all.

Shiprocket

Series E in 2022
Shiprocket is an eCommerce shipping platform based in New Delhi, India, founded in 2017. It provides direct-to-consumer retailers with a cost-effective solution for shipping by utilizing a machine-learning-based data engine. This technology helps businesses select the most suitable courier service, generate shipping labels, and track orders from a centralized dashboard. In addition to its shipping services, Shiprocket also offers high-quality packaging materials through Shiprocket Packaging, ensuring brands and businesses of all sizes have access to necessary resources for their operations. With a focus on efficient and reliable service, Shiprocket aims to simplify the shipping and returns management process for its users across India.

Visby Medical

Series E in 2022
Visby Medical, Inc. is a diagnostics company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the development of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based diagnostic tests for infectious diseases. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Click Diagnostics Inc., the company creates single-use, handheld testing kits that provide instrument-free results for various conditions, including COVID-19 and sexually transmitted infections. Visby Medical aims to redefine illness testing and treatment through a human-centric approach, focusing on accuracy and user experience. In addition to its diagnostic products, the company offers a mobile health care platform that encompasses health information, risk assessment, electronic medical records, and remote medical advice services, catering to governments, NGOs, and private health providers.

Mainspring

Series E in 2022
Mainspring Energy is engineering advanced technology by developing a prototype of a linear generator that converts fuel to electricity. Mainspring was founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers- Shannon Miller, Adam Simpson, and Matt Svrcek. Today Mainspring brings together a diverse, talented team of individuals who share the vision to address the growing threat of climate change and the need for affordable electricity for all.

Dunzo

Venture Round in 2022
Dunzo is a hyper-local delivery app based in Bengaluru, India, that connects users with nearby delivery partners to facilitate the swift delivery of various items, including groceries, food, medicines, and pet supplies. Founded in 2015 by Ankur Aggarwal, Dalvir Suri, Kabeer Biswas, and Mukund Jha, the platform aims to enhance the retail landscape by providing micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with digital tools to streamline eCommerce operations. In addition to delivery services, Dunzo offers a concierge feature that allows users to manage their everyday tasks and collaborate on to-do lists by connecting them with merchants and service providers. The company has attracted investment from notable backers, including Google and Alteria Capital.

Shiprocket

Series E in 2021
Shiprocket is an eCommerce shipping platform based in New Delhi, India, founded in 2017. It provides direct-to-consumer retailers with a cost-effective solution for shipping by utilizing a machine-learning-based data engine. This technology helps businesses select the most suitable courier service, generate shipping labels, and track orders from a centralized dashboard. In addition to its shipping services, Shiprocket also offers high-quality packaging materials through Shiprocket Packaging, ensuring brands and businesses of all sizes have access to necessary resources for their operations. With a focus on efficient and reliable service, Shiprocket aims to simplify the shipping and returns management process for its users across India.

Porter

Series E in 2021
Porter is an end-to-end logistics platform designed to help businesses optimize their last-mile delivery operations. It started off as a platform to address inefficiencies in the last mile logistics sector and transform the way goods are transported around cities, enabling lakhs of businesses to move anything on-demand. Currently, the company has serviced 5+ million customers across 12 cities in India - Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat, Kolkata, Jaipur, Lucknow, Coimbatore. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial services platform for small and medium businesses in Mexico that offers corporate credit cards, working capital loans, and payment solutions. Founded in 2013, Konfio's mission is to boost SME growth and productivity in Mexico.

Dataiku

Series E in 2021
Dataiku Inc. is a company that develops a centralized data platform designed to support businesses in their data journey from analytics to enterprise AI. Founded in 2013, and headquartered in New York with additional offices in Paris and London, Dataiku offers a collaborative data science software platform known as Dataiku DSS. This platform enables teams of data scientists, analysts, and engineers to prepare, analyze, and visualize data effectively. It includes tools for data profiling, interactive exploration, and machine learning capabilities, allowing organizations to build and deploy data products efficiently. By providing a repository of best practices and a controlled environment, Dataiku aims to foster collaboration among data professionals and streamline the development of impactful models and innovative solutions. Prominent clients like Unilever and GE utilize Dataiku to enhance their data-driven decision-making processes and adapt to the growing volume of data they manage.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial services platform for small and medium businesses in Mexico that offers corporate credit cards, working capital loans, and payment solutions. Founded in 2013, Konfio's mission is to boost SME growth and productivity in Mexico.

Dunzo

Series E in 2021
Dunzo is a hyper-local delivery app based in Bengaluru, India, that connects users with nearby delivery partners to facilitate the swift delivery of various items, including groceries, food, medicines, and pet supplies. Founded in 2015 by Ankur Aggarwal, Dalvir Suri, Kabeer Biswas, and Mukund Jha, the platform aims to enhance the retail landscape by providing micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with digital tools to streamline eCommerce operations. In addition to delivery services, Dunzo offers a concierge feature that allows users to manage their everyday tasks and collaborate on to-do lists by connecting them with merchants and service providers. The company has attracted investment from notable backers, including Google and Alteria Capital.

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.

Dunzo

Series E in 2020
Dunzo is a hyper-local delivery app based in Bengaluru, India, that connects users with nearby delivery partners to facilitate the swift delivery of various items, including groceries, food, medicines, and pet supplies. Founded in 2015 by Ankur Aggarwal, Dalvir Suri, Kabeer Biswas, and Mukund Jha, the platform aims to enhance the retail landscape by providing micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with digital tools to streamline eCommerce operations. In addition to delivery services, Dunzo offers a concierge feature that allows users to manage their everyday tasks and collaborate on to-do lists by connecting them with merchants and service providers. The company has attracted investment from notable backers, including Google and Alteria Capital.

Aye Finance

Series E in 2020
Aye Finance is a financial services company that focuses on providing business loans to micro and small enterprises. The company aims to enhance financial inclusion by offering customer-centric financial solutions through the use of technology and efficient processes. Its range of services includes various loan and debt financing options designed to support the growth of small businesses. These financial offerings enable micro and small enterprises to acquire essential fixed and working assets, undertake renovations or construction of business facilities, and consolidate existing debts. Through its commitment to serving the needs of micro-enterprises, Aye Finance plays a pivotal role in fostering the development of this vital sector.

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.
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