Lightspeed Europe

Lightspeed Europe is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage and growth investments across various sectors, including consumer, health, and fintech. With its headquarters in Menlo Park, California, and regional offices in Europe, Israel, India, and China, Lightspeed aims to identify and support innovative companies that can disrupt traditional markets. The firm invests in a wide range of industries, such as enterprise technology, e-commerce, software, and biotechnology, providing both equity and debt financing. Lightspeed has a particular interest in technology-led businesses, as well as opportunities in advertising, media, healthcare, education, and retail. Its investment strategy emphasizes the provision of capital along with ongoing consulting and advisory services to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses effectively.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Associate Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner and Head of Gaming

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Venture Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Ashley Brasier

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Barry Eggers

Founder and Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Faraz Fatemi

Partner, Consumer

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Vivek Gambhir

Venture Partner

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Lisa Han

Partner

Dat Han

Senior Associate

Rob Horton JD

COO

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Arsham Memarzadeh

Partner

Michael Mignano

Partner, Consumer

Hemant Mohapatra

Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Antoine Moyroud

Partner

Eric O'Brien

Affiliated Partner

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Nicole Quinn

General Partner

Adrian Radu

Partner

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Aditya Sharma

Partner, Growth Equity - India and Asia-Pacific

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Alex Taussig

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Nathan Wu

Partner, Growth

Mark Xu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Past deals in Credit Bureau

Yubi

Series B in 2022
CredAvenue is a fully integrated, unified digital platform that helps discover, trade, execute and fulfill debt solutions for investors.

Fonbnk

Seed Round in 2022
Fonbnk provides borderless banking infrastructure directly to unbanked people around the world using the mobile internet. Utilizing the Company’s Airtime Wallet, anyone with a prepaid mobile SIM card and a verified online identity can now have a FREE global stored value (bank or current) account by recharging their existing mobile phones.

Uni Cards

Series A in 2021
Uni provides new-age credit cards for the digital generation. Uni aims to bridge the gap in the credit card market by making them more accessible to consumers across different regions.

Stori

Series C in 2021
Stori is a financial services company focused on providing inclusive solutions in Latin America through innovative technology. The company connects consumers with personal loan officers, enabling them to select financial products that align with their specific financial situations. Stori's platform not only helps users choose suitable loans but also guides them through the application process, ensuring a smoother experience. Founded in 2017 and based in Vienna, Virginia, Stori aims to enhance access to financial services for underserved populations in the region.

Yubi

Series A in 2021
CredAvenue is a fully integrated, unified digital platform that helps discover, trade, execute and fulfill debt solutions for investors.

Bankuish

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bankuish is a technology platform where gig workers and freelancers leverage their work history data to demonstrate their creditworthiness. Users gain access to a marketplace of preapproved offers from national banks tailored to their unique profile as well as tools to grow their credit score. The company helps banks gain new customers, manage risk, and improve customer relationships. The Bankuish Score has been used to de-risk thousands of individuals while maintaining a default rate well below the industry standard. Bankuish was established in 2020 with its headquarters in New York City and Mexico City.

Kikoff

Series B in 2021
Kikoff Inc. operates a personal finance platform aimed at helping individuals build their credit scores for free. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Kikoff provides tools that allow users to demonstrate their creditworthiness without requiring a bank account or existing credit score. The platform enables customers to obtain loans and establish a payment history by paying back funds each month, facilitating a straightforward pathway to improve their credit profiles. With backing from various Silicon Valley investors, Kikoff is dedicated to making credit building more accessible and broadening financial opportunities for a diverse range of individuals.

Synctera

Series A in 2021
Synctera Inc. is a company that specializes in providing digital banking solutions aimed at facilitating partnerships between traditional banks and fintech startups. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Synctera offers a platform that helps banks identify their specific needs and connects them with suitable fintech firms. The company manages the relationship through a backend platform that addresses regulatory compliance and supports the onboarding process. In addition to its partnership solutions, Synctera enhances security through features such as personally identifiable information (PII) encryption, endpoint protection, secure login, authentication, and role-based access.

Stori

Series B in 2021
Stori is a financial services company focused on providing inclusive solutions in Latin America through innovative technology. The company connects consumers with personal loan officers, enabling them to select financial products that align with their specific financial situations. Stori's platform not only helps users choose suitable loans but also guides them through the application process, ensuring a smoother experience. Founded in 2017 and based in Vienna, Virginia, Stori aims to enhance access to financial services for underserved populations in the region.

Altro (fka Perch)

Seed Round in 2020
Altro, formerly known as Perch, is a fintech company based in Los Angeles, California, that offers a mobile platform designed to help users enhance their credit scores. Founded in 2019, the app enables users to convert common recurring expenses, such as subscriptions and rent, into creditworthy data points that contribute to their credit history. Currently available on iOS, Altro plans to launch an Android version in the near future. The company recently graduated from Y Combinator's Summer 2020 batch and has successfully raised $2.5 million in its latest funding round.

Synctera

Seed Round in 2020
Synctera Inc. is a company that specializes in providing digital banking solutions aimed at facilitating partnerships between traditional banks and fintech startups. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Synctera offers a platform that helps banks identify their specific needs and connects them with suitable fintech firms. The company manages the relationship through a backend platform that addresses regulatory compliance and supports the onboarding process. In addition to its partnership solutions, Synctera enhances security through features such as personally identifiable information (PII) encryption, endpoint protection, secure login, authentication, and role-based access.

Uni Cards

Seed Round in 2020
Uni provides new-age credit cards for the digital generation. Uni aims to bridge the gap in the credit card market by making them more accessible to consumers across different regions.

Teller

Seed Round in 2020
Teller, Inc. is a London-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in providing solutions for connecting bank accounts to mobile applications. The company offers a comprehensive suite of technical infrastructure APIs that empower developers to create financial products, facilitating seamless connections between consumers and financial institutions. Teller's application simplifies online payments and banking by allowing users to connect to their bank accounts, view account details and transaction history, verify their identity, transfer funds, and make payments in a secure and user-friendly manner. By directing sensitive data to its secure servers, Teller alleviates concerns related to data security for app developers.

Kikoff

Venture Round in 2020
Kikoff Inc. operates a personal finance platform aimed at helping individuals build their credit scores for free. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Kikoff provides tools that allow users to demonstrate their creditworthiness without requiring a bank account or existing credit score. The platform enables customers to obtain loans and establish a payment history by paying back funds each month, facilitating a straightforward pathway to improve their credit profiles. With backing from various Silicon Valley investors, Kikoff is dedicated to making credit building more accessible and broadening financial opportunities for a diverse range of individuals.

Bluevine

Series F in 2019
BlueVine Capital Inc. is a financial technology company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in providing working capital solutions to small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2013, BlueVine offers a variety of financial products including lines of credit, term loans, and invoice factoring, aimed at addressing the diverse financial needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. The company has developed an advanced online platform that enables business owners to access financing quickly and easily, featuring fast approvals and a user-friendly dashboard. Since its inception, BlueVine has facilitated nearly $2 billion in financing, helping businesses manage their cash flow challenges effectively. In addition to its financial products, BlueVine also offers a Business Checking Account to further support small business owners.

Bluevine

Series F in 2019
BlueVine Capital Inc. is a financial technology company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in providing working capital solutions to small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2013, BlueVine offers a variety of financial products including lines of credit, term loans, and invoice factoring, aimed at addressing the diverse financial needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. The company has developed an advanced online platform that enables business owners to access financing quickly and easily, featuring fast approvals and a user-friendly dashboard. Since its inception, BlueVine has facilitated nearly $2 billion in financing, helping businesses manage their cash flow challenges effectively. In addition to its financial products, BlueVine also offers a Business Checking Account to further support small business owners.

Kikoff

Seed Round in 2019
Kikoff Inc. operates a personal finance platform aimed at helping individuals build their credit scores for free. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Kikoff provides tools that allow users to demonstrate their creditworthiness without requiring a bank account or existing credit score. The platform enables customers to obtain loans and establish a payment history by paying back funds each month, facilitating a straightforward pathway to improve their credit profiles. With backing from various Silicon Valley investors, Kikoff is dedicated to making credit building more accessible and broadening financial opportunities for a diverse range of individuals.

OkCredit

Series B in 2019
OkCredit is a mobile-based financial application designed to streamline credit account management for shop owners and their customers in India. Founded in April 2017 by Gaurav Kumar and Aditya Prasad, the company is headquartered in Faridabad. The application provides merchants with a straightforward and efficient way to track receivables and payables, allowing them to record credit and payment transactions digitally. By digitizing these records, OkCredit helps reduce the reliance on traditional paper account books, simplifying the process of maintaining financial records and improving overall efficiency for businesses operating on a credit basis.

OkCredit

Series A in 2019
OkCredit is a mobile-based financial application designed to streamline credit account management for shop owners and their customers in India. Founded in April 2017 by Gaurav Kumar and Aditya Prasad, the company is headquartered in Faridabad. The application provides merchants with a straightforward and efficient way to track receivables and payables, allowing them to record credit and payment transactions digitally. By digitizing these records, OkCredit helps reduce the reliance on traditional paper account books, simplifying the process of maintaining financial records and improving overall efficiency for businesses operating on a credit basis.

Brigit

Series A in 2019
Brigit is a financial health app established in 2017 and based in New York, New York. The company aims to assist everyday Americans in managing their financial well-being by offering tools and insights for budgeting and spending habits. Its platform enables users to monitor bills, track expenses, and access credit without incurring heavy interest costs. By promoting sustainable financial practices, Brigit seeks to alleviate immediate financial stress while also encouraging users to save for the future and improve their overall financial health.

RedCarpetUp.com

Venture Round in 2019
RedCarpet lends to customers in India to finance their online purchases - ecommerce, travel, etc. RedCarpetUp lends to customers in India that banks cannot see. In India, credit and finance companies are able to service less than 10% of the customer base because there is no data, no widespread credit bureaus to profile and score customers. RedCarpet has access to much more data, including data on your mobile phone. They use this data to service customers who never had any access to credit before. Today their customer segment is young, future-prime students in colleges who use RedCarpetUp to find credit to fund online purchases - ecommerce, travel, etc. Tomorrow they hope to unlock credit to all of India.

Court Buddy

Series A in 2018
Court Buddy is an online platform that connects clients with attorneys for various legal services tailored to their specific needs, expertise, and location in the United States. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a marketplace where clients can find vetted solo attorneys for personal and business legal matters, including civil and criminal defense. Court Buddy allows clients to engage attorneys based on their budget, providing a range of a-la-carte legal services at flat rates. The platform features tools such as instant messaging, video chat, and secure payment options through its 'CourtBuddy Chat' app and 'CB Direct Pay' service, enhancing communication and transaction efficiency between clients and attorneys. Recognized for its innovative approach, Court Buddy has received accolades, including the American Bar Association’s Legal Access Award and praise from notable figures in entrepreneurship.

OkCredit

Seed Round in 2018
OkCredit is a mobile-based financial application designed to streamline credit account management for shop owners and their customers in India. Founded in April 2017 by Gaurav Kumar and Aditya Prasad, the company is headquartered in Faridabad. The application provides merchants with a straightforward and efficient way to track receivables and payables, allowing them to record credit and payment transactions digitally. By digitizing these records, OkCredit helps reduce the reliance on traditional paper account books, simplifying the process of maintaining financial records and improving overall efficiency for businesses operating on a credit basis.

Bluevine

Series E in 2018
BlueVine Capital Inc. is a financial technology company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in providing working capital solutions to small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2013, BlueVine offers a variety of financial products including lines of credit, term loans, and invoice factoring, aimed at addressing the diverse financial needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. The company has developed an advanced online platform that enables business owners to access financing quickly and easily, featuring fast approvals and a user-friendly dashboard. Since its inception, BlueVine has facilitated nearly $2 billion in financing, helping businesses manage their cash flow challenges effectively. In addition to its financial products, BlueVine also offers a Business Checking Account to further support small business owners.

Court Buddy

Seed Round in 2017
Court Buddy is an online platform that connects clients with attorneys for various legal services tailored to their specific needs, expertise, and location in the United States. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a marketplace where clients can find vetted solo attorneys for personal and business legal matters, including civil and criminal defense. Court Buddy allows clients to engage attorneys based on their budget, providing a range of a-la-carte legal services at flat rates. The platform features tools such as instant messaging, video chat, and secure payment options through its 'CourtBuddy Chat' app and 'CB Direct Pay' service, enhancing communication and transaction efficiency between clients and attorneys. Recognized for its innovative approach, Court Buddy has received accolades, including the American Bar Association’s Legal Access Award and praise from notable figures in entrepreneurship.

Court Buddy

Convertible Note in 2017
Court Buddy is an online platform that connects clients with attorneys for various legal services tailored to their specific needs, expertise, and location in the United States. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a marketplace where clients can find vetted solo attorneys for personal and business legal matters, including civil and criminal defense. Court Buddy allows clients to engage attorneys based on their budget, providing a range of a-la-carte legal services at flat rates. The platform features tools such as instant messaging, video chat, and secure payment options through its 'CourtBuddy Chat' app and 'CB Direct Pay' service, enhancing communication and transaction efficiency between clients and attorneys. Recognized for its innovative approach, Court Buddy has received accolades, including the American Bar Association’s Legal Access Award and praise from notable figures in entrepreneurship.

Collectly

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Collectly, Inc. is a software company based in Walnut, California, founded in 2016, that specializes in debt recovery solutions. The company provides a platform designed to assist healthcare providers in collecting overdue payments from patients. Collectly's software automates the debt collection process by tracking overdue invoices and facilitating communication with customers through various channels, including email and chat. It also analyzes payment data to identify invoices at risk of becoming overdue and automatically engages with customers who have not made timely payments. Additionally, the platform allows users to connect with payment providers, enabling direct receipt of payments into their accounts. Through its services, Collectly aims to streamline the debt recovery process, making it easier for healthcare providers to manage outstanding invoices and improve cash flow.

RedCarpetUp.com

Seed Round in 2017
RedCarpet lends to customers in India to finance their online purchases - ecommerce, travel, etc. RedCarpetUp lends to customers in India that banks cannot see. In India, credit and finance companies are able to service less than 10% of the customer base because there is no data, no widespread credit bureaus to profile and score customers. RedCarpet has access to much more data, including data on your mobile phone. They use this data to service customers who never had any access to credit before. Today their customer segment is young, future-prime students in colleges who use RedCarpetUp to find credit to fund online purchases - ecommerce, travel, etc. Tomorrow they hope to unlock credit to all of India.

Bluevine

Series D in 2016
BlueVine Capital Inc. is a financial technology company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in providing working capital solutions to small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2013, BlueVine offers a variety of financial products including lines of credit, term loans, and invoice factoring, aimed at addressing the diverse financial needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. The company has developed an advanced online platform that enables business owners to access financing quickly and easily, featuring fast approvals and a user-friendly dashboard. Since its inception, BlueVine has facilitated nearly $2 billion in financing, helping businesses manage their cash flow challenges effectively. In addition to its financial products, BlueVine also offers a Business Checking Account to further support small business owners.

Bluevine

Series C in 2016
BlueVine Capital Inc. is a financial technology company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in providing working capital solutions to small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2013, BlueVine offers a variety of financial products including lines of credit, term loans, and invoice factoring, aimed at addressing the diverse financial needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. The company has developed an advanced online platform that enables business owners to access financing quickly and easily, featuring fast approvals and a user-friendly dashboard. Since its inception, BlueVine has facilitated nearly $2 billion in financing, helping businesses manage their cash flow challenges effectively. In addition to its financial products, BlueVine also offers a Business Checking Account to further support small business owners.

Bluevine

Series B in 2015
BlueVine Capital Inc. is a financial technology company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in providing working capital solutions to small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2013, BlueVine offers a variety of financial products including lines of credit, term loans, and invoice factoring, aimed at addressing the diverse financial needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. The company has developed an advanced online platform that enables business owners to access financing quickly and easily, featuring fast approvals and a user-friendly dashboard. Since its inception, BlueVine has facilitated nearly $2 billion in financing, helping businesses manage their cash flow challenges effectively. In addition to its financial products, BlueVine also offers a Business Checking Account to further support small business owners.

Rong360

Series C in 2014
Rong360 is a Chinese company that provides customized financing and loan services, allowing users to search and compare loan products from various banks and lending agencies. The platform facilitates direct contact between users and bank representatives, creating a comprehensive direct selling environment for financing solutions. It also offers personalized search results for financial products, including loan applications and credit card services, tailored to individual users' financial needs and credit profiles. Additionally, Rong360 provides data risk management solutions to financial service providers, assisting in application approval, fraud detection, and credit underwriting processes.

Cognito

Seed Round in 2014
Cognito offers intelligent identity verification solutions that assist businesses in compliance and risk management. The company provides APIs that verify customer information, including name, date of birth, address, and identification numbers, to ensure compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and combat fraud. Its services extend to various industries, including crowdfunding, virtual currency, healthcare, and on-demand sectors. Cognito’s technology enables real-time verification, allowing businesses to authenticate customer data, check against watchlists, and utilize knowledge-based authentication. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, Cognito was originally known as BlockScore, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.

Bluevine

Series A in 2014
BlueVine Capital Inc. is a financial technology company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in providing working capital solutions to small businesses in the United States. Founded in 2013, BlueVine offers a variety of financial products including lines of credit, term loans, and invoice factoring, aimed at addressing the diverse financial needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. The company has developed an advanced online platform that enables business owners to access financing quickly and easily, featuring fast approvals and a user-friendly dashboard. Since its inception, BlueVine has facilitated nearly $2 billion in financing, helping businesses manage their cash flow challenges effectively. In addition to its financial products, BlueVine also offers a Business Checking Account to further support small business owners.

Rong360

Series B in 2013
Rong360 is a Chinese company that provides customized financing and loan services, allowing users to search and compare loan products from various banks and lending agencies. The platform facilitates direct contact between users and bank representatives, creating a comprehensive direct selling environment for financing solutions. It also offers personalized search results for financial products, including loan applications and credit card services, tailored to individual users' financial needs and credit profiles. Additionally, Rong360 provides data risk management solutions to financial service providers, assisting in application approval, fraud detection, and credit underwriting processes.

Cognito

Seed Round in 2013
Cognito offers intelligent identity verification solutions that assist businesses in compliance and risk management. The company provides APIs that verify customer information, including name, date of birth, address, and identification numbers, to ensure compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and combat fraud. Its services extend to various industries, including crowdfunding, virtual currency, healthcare, and on-demand sectors. Cognito’s technology enables real-time verification, allowing businesses to authenticate customer data, check against watchlists, and utilize knowledge-based authentication. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, Cognito was originally known as BlockScore, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.

Rong360

Series A in 2012
Rong360 is a Chinese company that provides customized financing and loan services, allowing users to search and compare loan products from various banks and lending agencies. The platform facilitates direct contact between users and bank representatives, creating a comprehensive direct selling environment for financing solutions. It also offers personalized search results for financial products, including loan applications and credit card services, tailored to individual users' financial needs and credit profiles. Additionally, Rong360 provides data risk management solutions to financial service providers, assisting in application approval, fraud detection, and credit underwriting processes.

EbixCash

Venture Round in 2007
EbixCash is an Indian holistic payment solutions company that provides prepaid payment solutions to consumers and various business entities. It offers many consumer solutions such as ItzCash reloadable prepaid card; a prepaid card for Dish TV DTH customers to renew their subscriptions; NoQ24x7 Card, a multi-essential services prepaid payment card to make payments for various bills; and more. Its corporate solutions include cash management services; an online payment gateway; experience-based gift boxes; and more. The company also offers a range of government solutions. ItzCash Card provides its solutions through a network of company-owned and franchised stores, and distributors.
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