Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm based in Menlo Park that funds early-stage and growth-stage companies across consumer, enterprise technology, fintech, cleantech, healthtech, and software sectors. The firm backs startups from seed through expansion rounds, providing capital and strategic guidance to help entrepreneurs scale. It operates internationally with offices in the United States, China, India, and Israel, and has a history of investing in software, mobile, data, internet, and technology-enabled services. Lightspeed emphasizes identifying emerging trends, supporting talented teams, and pursuing opportunities in areas such as enterprise infrastructure, digital platforms, and consumer technologies. The firm seeks to partner with ambitious founders to accelerate product development, go-to-market execution, and global growth.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Associate Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Luke Beseda

Partner

Past deals in Embedded Software

Arrcus

Venture Round in 2024
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.

RobCo

Series B in 2024
RobCo develops modular industrial robots designed for automation in manufacturing. Their innovative platform improves productivity, reduces costs, and enhances product quality by adapting to diverse applications and integrating seamlessly into existing production lines.

Arrcus

Series D in 2023
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.

Ruitai Microelectronics

Series A in 2023
Ruitai Microelectronics is a domestic supplier of high-performance analog and analog-digital hybrid chips for intelligent networked vehicles.

InventChip Technology

Series B in 2023
InventChip Technology, established in 2017 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, specializes in the development and production of silicon carbide (SiC) power devices and driver/control ICs. The company offers power conversion solutions, including SiC power devices, SiC driver ICs, SiC power modules, and controllers, catering to diverse applications such as wind inverters, industrial power supplies, electric vehicles (EVs), motor drives, charging piles, and more. Its products are used in sectors like EV and chargers, data centers, renewable energy, consumer electronics, and industry.

Arrcus

Series D in 2023
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.

Apex.AI

Series B in 2021
Apex.AI develops software for autonomous mobility, offering a framework and tools that simplify the development of safe and secure autonomous driving applications. Its platform includes Apex.OS, which abstracts hardware, middleware, kernels, interfaces, and drivers into usable APIs, and Apex.Autonomy for safety-critical applications. It also offers MARV.Automotive, a data management platform that transfers vehicle data to the cloud, enables dynamic search-based analytics, analyzes partial logs, runs algorithms on real data, and provides graphical data introspection and team collaboration. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, Apex.AI builds on open-source software such as ROS and Eclipse iceoryx to provide building blocks for developers creating AI and safety-critical software for autonomous vehicles.

Robosen

Series B in 2021
Robosen (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., founded in 2008 and headquartered in Beijing, China, specializes in the development and manufacturing of intelligent robotics. The company offers a variety of products, including educational robots, vending robots, and smart fighting robots, aimed at enhancing convenience in daily life. One of its notable innovations, the "Pathfinder Pioneer," features the ability to store up to 1 million action programs and can transform between a human and a jeep shape. This product also supports mobile app control and visual 3D programming via a PC. Robosen's technology encompasses advanced features such as digital electric transmission, servo motors, artificial joints, and body language recognition, positioning the company as a key player in the consumer robotics market.

Arrcus

Venture Round in 2021
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.

Apex.AI

Venture Round in 2019
Apex.AI develops software for autonomous mobility, offering a framework and tools that simplify the development of safe and secure autonomous driving applications. Its platform includes Apex.OS, which abstracts hardware, middleware, kernels, interfaces, and drivers into usable APIs, and Apex.Autonomy for safety-critical applications. It also offers MARV.Automotive, a data management platform that transfers vehicle data to the cloud, enables dynamic search-based analytics, analyzes partial logs, runs algorithms on real data, and provides graphical data introspection and team collaboration. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, Apex.AI builds on open-source software such as ROS and Eclipse iceoryx to provide building blocks for developers creating AI and safety-critical software for autonomous vehicles.

Cognicept Systems

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Cognicept Systems specializes in hybrid robotics artificial intelligence, offering innovative solutions through its Smart+ telerobotic intervention technology and remote robot pilots. The company focuses on enhancing the deployment of robotic systems by addressing the gap between technological capabilities and customer needs. Cognicept's platform provides supervised autonomy tools that ensure reliability in unpredictable applications, thereby expanding the operational potential of robots. This technology is particularly valuable during the prototyping and testing phases of robotics development, allowing teams to avoid the complexities of creating these tools in-house. By delivering a robust operating system for remote intervention, Cognicept empowers clients to efficiently manage tasks in unstructured environments.

Arrcus

Series B in 2019
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.

SleepSpace

Venture Round in 2018
SleepSpace is a pioneering company that has developed the first Sleep Operating System aimed at transforming the smart bedroom with integrated technologies. By harnessing the science of sound, vibration, and light, SleepSpace enhances the sleep experience and offers more accurate sleep measurements than traditional wearables. Its proprietary nearable sensing technology allows smartphones to function as smart beds, providing valuable insights for both users and clinicians. The company's platform enables healthcare professionals to deliver personalized sleep programs while gaining comprehensive data on patients' sleep patterns. SleepSpace has established partnerships with major mattress brands, hotels, and corporate wellness initiatives, underscoring its commitment to improving sleep health. Additionally, the company has received substantial funding through grants from the National Institutes of Health, further validating its innovative approach to sleep improvement.

Apex.AI

Series A in 2018
Apex.AI develops software for autonomous mobility, offering a framework and tools that simplify the development of safe and secure autonomous driving applications. Its platform includes Apex.OS, which abstracts hardware, middleware, kernels, interfaces, and drivers into usable APIs, and Apex.Autonomy for safety-critical applications. It also offers MARV.Automotive, a data management platform that transfers vehicle data to the cloud, enables dynamic search-based analytics, analyzes partial logs, runs algorithms on real data, and provides graphical data introspection and team collaboration. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, Apex.AI builds on open-source software such as ROS and Eclipse iceoryx to provide building blocks for developers creating AI and safety-critical software for autonomous vehicles.

A.I. Nemo

Series B in 2016
A.I. Nemo develops hardware, home appliances, and a family companion robot. A.I. Nemo was established in March 2014 and is an innovative company dedicated to developing Internet hardware and smart home appliances. The company at the beginning of the creation of the speed of light to get the vibration and innovation workshop A round of investment.

Barefoot Networks

Series C in 2016
Barefoot Networks designs programmable Ethernet switch chips and related software for high-performance networks. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on programmable network switches with features such as scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing, enabling enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to add new functions without sacrificing performance. In 2017 the company was acquired by Intel and operates as part of Intel, expanding its network hardware and programmable networking capabilities.

Barefoot Networks

Series B in 2015
Barefoot Networks designs programmable Ethernet switch chips and related software for high-performance networks. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on programmable network switches with features such as scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing, enabling enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to add new functions without sacrificing performance. In 2017 the company was acquired by Intel and operates as part of Intel, expanding its network hardware and programmable networking capabilities.

A.I. Nemo

Series A in 2014
A.I. Nemo develops hardware, home appliances, and a family companion robot. A.I. Nemo was established in March 2014 and is an innovative company dedicated to developing Internet hardware and smart home appliances. The company at the beginning of the creation of the speed of light to get the vibration and innovation workshop A round of investment.

Barefoot Networks

Series A in 2014
Barefoot Networks designs programmable Ethernet switch chips and related software for high-performance networks. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on programmable network switches with features such as scalable load balancing, advanced telemetry, and enhanced switching and routing, enabling enterprises, data centers, and telecom providers to add new functions without sacrificing performance. In 2017 the company was acquired by Intel and operates as part of Intel, expanding its network hardware and programmable networking capabilities.

Link_A_ Media

Venture Round in 2012
Link_A_Media Devices (LAMD) is the new leader in developing and manufacturing custom System-on-Chip (SOC) solutions for peripheral data storage devices, which include hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state-drives (SSDs). The SoC solution integrates the Read/Write Channel, disk controller functions, microprocessor(s) and memories, and servo processing for HDD application on a single chip.

Link_A_ Media

Series D in 2011
Link_A_Media Devices (LAMD) is the new leader in developing and manufacturing custom System-on-Chip (SOC) solutions for peripheral data storage devices, which include hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state-drives (SSDs). The SoC solution integrates the Read/Write Channel, disk controller functions, microprocessor(s) and memories, and servo processing for HDD application on a single chip.

Pliant Technology

Venture Round in 2010
Pliant Technology specializes in developing advanced solid state drive storage devices tailored for the enterprise computing market, particularly through its innovative Enterprise Flash Drives (EFDs). These drives are engineered to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise information systems, enhancing performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and total cost of ownership for data center storage. Pliant's EFDs cater to data-intensive applications across various sectors, including finance, e-commerce, and video on demand. By significantly outperforming traditional hard drives and consumer solid state storage devices, Pliant's solutions allow enterprise data centers to achieve greater operational efficiency with reduced costs, energy consumption, and physical space requirements. The company's technology, grounded in a proprietary ASIC design and advanced software architecture, redefines the storage paradigm while supporting environmental sustainability goals. Founded by a team of industry veterans from prominent companies, Pliant Technology leverages extensive expertise to drive innovation in the data storage landscape.

Link_A_ Media

Series C in 2009
Link_A_Media Devices (LAMD) is the new leader in developing and manufacturing custom System-on-Chip (SOC) solutions for peripheral data storage devices, which include hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state-drives (SSDs). The SoC solution integrates the Read/Write Channel, disk controller functions, microprocessor(s) and memories, and servo processing for HDD application on a single chip.

Pliant Technology

Series C in 2009
Pliant Technology specializes in developing advanced solid state drive storage devices tailored for the enterprise computing market, particularly through its innovative Enterprise Flash Drives (EFDs). These drives are engineered to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise information systems, enhancing performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and total cost of ownership for data center storage. Pliant's EFDs cater to data-intensive applications across various sectors, including finance, e-commerce, and video on demand. By significantly outperforming traditional hard drives and consumer solid state storage devices, Pliant's solutions allow enterprise data centers to achieve greater operational efficiency with reduced costs, energy consumption, and physical space requirements. The company's technology, grounded in a proprietary ASIC design and advanced software architecture, redefines the storage paradigm while supporting environmental sustainability goals. Founded by a team of industry veterans from prominent companies, Pliant Technology leverages extensive expertise to drive innovation in the data storage landscape.

Provigent

Series E in 2008
Provigent Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for fixed wireless networks, private wireless networks, and cellular infrastructure markets. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company develops a range of products, including the PVG610 SoC for broadband wireless transmission systems and the PVG610X SoC, which enables the transmission and reception of two orthogonally polarized signals at the same RF carrier frequency. Additionally, Provigent offers the PVG310, which integrates baseband functionality for point-to-point broadband wireless systems. The company also provides development kits, such as the PVG9610, to support the creation of systems based on its SoCs, as well as the PVG350MDK modem development kit for wireless point-to-point applications. Provigent's products are utilized in various applications, including cellular/WiMAX backhaul networks and fixed wireless transmission, contributing to enhanced internet connectivity solutions.

Pliant Technology

Series B in 2008
Pliant Technology specializes in developing advanced solid state drive storage devices tailored for the enterprise computing market, particularly through its innovative Enterprise Flash Drives (EFDs). These drives are engineered to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise information systems, enhancing performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and total cost of ownership for data center storage. Pliant's EFDs cater to data-intensive applications across various sectors, including finance, e-commerce, and video on demand. By significantly outperforming traditional hard drives and consumer solid state storage devices, Pliant's solutions allow enterprise data centers to achieve greater operational efficiency with reduced costs, energy consumption, and physical space requirements. The company's technology, grounded in a proprietary ASIC design and advanced software architecture, redefines the storage paradigm while supporting environmental sustainability goals. Founded by a team of industry veterans from prominent companies, Pliant Technology leverages extensive expertise to drive innovation in the data storage landscape.

Pliant Technology

Series A in 2008
Pliant Technology specializes in developing advanced solid state drive storage devices tailored for the enterprise computing market, particularly through its innovative Enterprise Flash Drives (EFDs). These drives are engineered to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise information systems, enhancing performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and total cost of ownership for data center storage. Pliant's EFDs cater to data-intensive applications across various sectors, including finance, e-commerce, and video on demand. By significantly outperforming traditional hard drives and consumer solid state storage devices, Pliant's solutions allow enterprise data centers to achieve greater operational efficiency with reduced costs, energy consumption, and physical space requirements. The company's technology, grounded in a proprietary ASIC design and advanced software architecture, redefines the storage paradigm while supporting environmental sustainability goals. Founded by a team of industry veterans from prominent companies, Pliant Technology leverages extensive expertise to drive innovation in the data storage landscape.

Teknovus

Series D in 2007
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California. Founded in 2002, Teknovus specializes in developing access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company provides a range of products, including Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment (ONU) and TDM transport chips for circuit emulation across Ethernet switched networks. Additionally, Teknovus offers evaluation kits to support original equipment manufacturers and service providers, EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions with a system-on-a-chip approach, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller, which assists service providers in addressing diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. The company's products are marketed through distributors in the United States, Europe, and China, with additional sales and support centers located in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose, California.
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