Lightspeed Israel

Lightspeed Israel, established in 2006, is a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel. It invests in seed, early, and later-stage companies across the information technology and TMT sectors. The firm focuses on supporting innovative Israeli startups, providing capital and strategic guidance to accelerate their growth. Lightspeed Israel typically invests between $2 million to $25 million per company, with a particular interest in enterprise, health, fintech, and consumer sectors. It manages multiple funds, including Lightspeed Venture Partners IX and Lightspeed India Partners I & II, to support its investment activities in Israel and India.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Venture Partner

James Alcorn

Partner

Saqib Awan

Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner and Head of Gaming

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Luke Beseda

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Sun Daniel

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Sebastian Duesterhoeft

Partner

Barry Eggers

Co-Founder and Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Adam Goldberg

Venture Partner

Globin Guo

Executive Director

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Herry Han

Co-Founder and Partner

Lisa Han

Partner

Rob Horton JD

COO

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Galym Imanbayev MD

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Julie Kainz

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Alex Kayyal

Partner

Dev Khare

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Will Kohler

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Will Leas

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Ravi Mhatre

Co-Founder and Partner

James Mi

Founding Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Peter Nieh

Partner and Co-Founder

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Zac Pan

Associate Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Krish Parikh

Partner of Business Services

Nicole Quinn

Partner

Adrian Nicholas Radu

Partner

Christopher Schaepe

Co-Founder

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Shuvi Shrivastava

Partner

Ishaan Preet Singh

Investor

Adam Smith

Partner

Bejul Somaia

Partner

Rahul Taneja

Partner

Alex Taussig

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Rytis Vitkauskas

Partner

Jason Wang

Vice President

Nathan Wang

Vice President

Nathan Wu

Partner, Growth

Mark Xu

Partner

Cici Yang

Vice President

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Haowei Zhai

Vice President

Issac Zhang

Vice President

Ju Zhang

Executive Director

Gavin Zhu

Partner

Hu Peipei

Investment Manager

Past deals in Singapore

YouTrip

Series B in 2023
YouTrip is a multi-currency mobile wallet that enables users to make overseas payments in over 150 currencies without incurring transaction fees. The YouTrip app allows users to exchange and store up to ten currencies at wholesale exchange rates, facilitating a straightforward financial experience for travelers. Developed by You Technologies Group, a financial technology startup based in Hong Kong and Singapore, YouTrip aims to simplify money management for individuals across Asia. By focusing on creating a mobile-only platform for consumer banking, YouTrip seeks to enhance the way people handle their finances while traveling, making it easier for them to manage their expenses and navigate currency exchanges seamlessly.

Aspire

Series C in 2023
Aspire is a finance operating system based in Singapore, catering to growing businesses in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2018, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes business accounts for cross-border operations, corporate cards, and automated invoice processing, all integrated with financial management software. Aspire also provides an incorporation service known as Aspire Kickstart, designed specifically for Singaporean companies. By delivering efficient and transparent banking solutions, Aspire enables clients to manage their bank accounts, credit cards, invoicing, and expenses through a unified platform, facilitating improved cash management and informed business decisions.

Supabase

Series B in 2022
Supabase Pte. Ltd. is a company that provides an open-source alternative to Firebase, designed to enhance PostgreSQL databases with real-time and RESTful APIs without requiring extensive coding. Founded in 2020 and based in Singapore, Supabase offers a suite of tools to assist developers, including a Postgres database with self-documenting APIs, user authentication, instant APIs, Edge Functions, real-time subscriptions, and storage solutions. The platform enables users to manage database changes, perform queries with filtering and pagination, and handle user permissions through an intuitive interface. By focusing on simplifying database management and enhancing scalability, Supabase allows developers to concentrate on building their core products efficiently.

CenoBots (Cenozoic Robotics)

Series A in 2022
Cenozoic Robotics is a global leading provider for the cleaning industry. Founded in 2021, Cenozoic Robotics is headquartered in Singapore with offices in Hong Kong and Hangzhou. Employing knowledge and experience in L4 autonomous driving technology, the Cenozoic team realized the potential to provide customers with faster service and higher quality products than currently on the world market. With this goal in mind, Michael Wang, the founder and the CEO of Cenozoic Robotics, and his team established the company and entered the cleaning industry dedicated to renewing cleaning services with state-of-the-art technologies. Up to now, Cenozoic robots have been deployed at multiple sites in Singapore, Japan, and South Korea.

Personetics

Private Equity Round in 2022
Personetics Technologies Ltd. is a provider of customer interaction technology specifically designed for the financial services industry. Established in 2010 and headquartered in White Plains, New York, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Singapore, the company offers various solutions to enhance customer experiences. Its flagship product, Personetics Digital Banker, utilizes customer profiles and automated intelligence to facilitate customer-centric processes across multiple channels, including web, mobile, and text banking. The company’s offerings also include Personetics Anywhere, which enables personalized assistance through messaging platforms, and Self-Driving Finance, an engagement platform that supports customers in managing their finances. By leveraging a real-time analytics engine, Personetics helps financial institutions convert passive digital users into active participants while improving customer experiences and reducing operational costs.

Ula

Series B in 2021
Ula is a technology-driven distribution and credit marketplace application that focuses on supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises in Indonesia. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Jakarta, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Singapore, Ula provides a B2B marketplace designed specifically for small retailers. The platform enables these retailers to access a diverse range of products at competitive prices while managing their inventory and supply chain more effectively. Ula offers favorable payment terms and working capital solutions, allowing store owners to stock only the inventory they need and ultimately enhance their profitability. By leveraging technology, Ula addresses key challenges in traditional retail, ensuring that small businesses can thrive in a rapidly evolving digital marketplace.

Personetics

Private Equity Round in 2021
Personetics Technologies Ltd. is a provider of customer interaction technology specifically designed for the financial services industry. Established in 2010 and headquartered in White Plains, New York, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Singapore, the company offers various solutions to enhance customer experiences. Its flagship product, Personetics Digital Banker, utilizes customer profiles and automated intelligence to facilitate customer-centric processes across multiple channels, including web, mobile, and text banking. The company’s offerings also include Personetics Anywhere, which enables personalized assistance through messaging platforms, and Self-Driving Finance, an engagement platform that supports customers in managing their finances. By leveraging a real-time analytics engine, Personetics helps financial institutions convert passive digital users into active participants while improving customer experiences and reducing operational costs.

Ula

Series A in 2021
Ula is a technology-driven distribution and credit marketplace application that focuses on supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises in Indonesia. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Jakarta, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Singapore, Ula provides a B2B marketplace designed specifically for small retailers. The platform enables these retailers to access a diverse range of products at competitive prices while managing their inventory and supply chain more effectively. Ula offers favorable payment terms and working capital solutions, allowing store owners to stock only the inventory they need and ultimately enhance their profitability. By leveraging technology, Ula addresses key challenges in traditional retail, ensuring that small businesses can thrive in a rapidly evolving digital marketplace.

Nextpls

Series B in 2020
Nextpls, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore, aims to transform digital financial transactions on a global scale. The company operates through three main platforms. The flagship division, Panda Remit, has established itself as a leader in digital remittance across Asia, connecting over 1.5 million customers in 40 countries and achieving sustainable profitability by enhancing cross-border transactions through technology and security. The Panda Platform, currently in beta, is designed to meet the needs of banks and enterprises by providing a robust infrastructure for international financial interactions. Lastly, Panda Digital aims to create a borderless digital wallet, allowing customers to manage multiple currencies and conduct transactions without geographic limitations. Nextpls is backed by notable investors, and its innovative approach positions it as a key player in shaping the future of global financial services.

Ula

Seed Round in 2020
Ula is a technology-driven distribution and credit marketplace application that focuses on supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises in Indonesia. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Jakarta, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Singapore, Ula provides a B2B marketplace designed specifically for small retailers. The platform enables these retailers to access a diverse range of products at competitive prices while managing their inventory and supply chain more effectively. Ula offers favorable payment terms and working capital solutions, allowing store owners to stock only the inventory they need and ultimately enhance their profitability. By leveraging technology, Ula addresses key challenges in traditional retail, ensuring that small businesses can thrive in a rapidly evolving digital marketplace.

Perromart

Seed Round in 2019
PerroMart SG is a retailer based in Singapore, specializing in pet products for cats and dogs. Founded in 2015, the company operates primarily as an online pet supply store, offering a wide range of items including food, treats, toys, healthcare products, hygiene items, and accessories. In addition to selling pet supplies, PerroMart provides a platform for services such as dog training, grooming, boarding, and adoption, aiming to enhance the overall well-being of pets. Their delivery service ensures that customers receive products conveniently at their doorstep.

Nextpls

Series A in 2019
Nextpls, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore, aims to transform digital financial transactions on a global scale. The company operates through three main platforms. The flagship division, Panda Remit, has established itself as a leader in digital remittance across Asia, connecting over 1.5 million customers in 40 countries and achieving sustainable profitability by enhancing cross-border transactions through technology and security. The Panda Platform, currently in beta, is designed to meet the needs of banks and enterprises by providing a robust infrastructure for international financial interactions. Lastly, Panda Digital aims to create a borderless digital wallet, allowing customers to manage multiple currencies and conduct transactions without geographic limitations. Nextpls is backed by notable investors, and its innovative approach positions it as a key player in shaping the future of global financial services.

PeerSafe China

Series A in 2014
Beijing PeerSafe Technology Co. Ltd. specializes in developing security and identity authentication solutions for personal and business users worldwide. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Beijing, the company utilizes advanced peer-to-peer (P2P) distributed network technology to offer a range of products, including ShadowTalk, a P2P encryption communication software that facilitates secure messaging. PeerSafe also provides the PeerSafe Password Guard, a distributed authentication system designed for secure data registration and access management. The company has positioned itself as a leader in blockchain technology research and development in China, holding numerous patents and software copyrights. With subsidiaries across various cities in China and in Singapore, PeerSafe is recognized as a national high-tech enterprise and a member of key industry associations. The company has successfully raised significant financing to support its growth and innovation in financial and regulatory technology solutions.

Personetics

Series B in 2013
Personetics Technologies Ltd. is a provider of customer interaction technology specifically designed for the financial services industry. Established in 2010 and headquartered in White Plains, New York, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Singapore, the company offers various solutions to enhance customer experiences. Its flagship product, Personetics Digital Banker, utilizes customer profiles and automated intelligence to facilitate customer-centric processes across multiple channels, including web, mobile, and text banking. The company’s offerings also include Personetics Anywhere, which enables personalized assistance through messaging platforms, and Self-Driving Finance, an engagement platform that supports customers in managing their finances. By leveraging a real-time analytics engine, Personetics helps financial institutions convert passive digital users into active participants while improving customer experiences and reducing operational costs.
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