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

James Alcorn

Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Past deals in GovTech

Clarity Value

Seed Round in 2022
Clarity Value specializes in providing workflow and project management services tailored for both citizens and companies. Their offerings include comprehensive solutions such as land management, human resources administration, budget management, licensing processes, record requests, detailed reports and dashboards, and handling citizen service requests. The company also develops a modular workflow automation engine designed to assist cities in managing permitting and inspection processes efficiently. This system allows governments to view project status details, manage applications, and collaborate across different departments, ultimately enhancing resource planning and improving the lives of citizens.

Snorkel AI

Series C in 2021
Snorkel AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an end-to-end machine-learning platform designed to facilitate the creation, management, and monitoring of AI applications. Founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers Snorkel Flow, a platform that enables programmatic data labeling, augmentation, and curation. This platform supports the clean integration and management of data for AI, as well as the training and deployment of various models. Snorkel AI's technology is particularly adept at extracting entities, relationships, and structured information from complex documents and forms, while also ranking content based on relevance and other factors. The company serves diverse sectors, including finance, government, telecommunications, insurance, healthcare, and e-commerce, and is recognized for its contributions to AI research through peer-reviewed publications.

Snorkel AI

Series B in 2021
Snorkel AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an end-to-end machine-learning platform designed to facilitate the creation, management, and monitoring of AI applications. Founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers Snorkel Flow, a platform that enables programmatic data labeling, augmentation, and curation. This platform supports the clean integration and management of data for AI, as well as the training and deployment of various models. Snorkel AI's technology is particularly adept at extracting entities, relationships, and structured information from complex documents and forms, while also ranking content based on relevance and other factors. The company serves diverse sectors, including finance, government, telecommunications, insurance, healthcare, and e-commerce, and is recognized for its contributions to AI research through peer-reviewed publications.

Vector Launch

Series B in 2018
Vector Launch, Inc. is a company based in Tucson, Arizona, that specializes in developing software and launch vehicles tailored for micro and nano satellites. Founded in 2016 by several former members of the original SpaceX team, the company aims to provide affordable and frequent access to space, thereby facilitating innovation for startups in the aerospace sector. Vector Launch operates a vehicle and propulsion engineering facility, with additional offices located in Long Beach and San Jose, California. The company's approach combines low-cost dedicated launches with software-defined satellites, enhancing the speed and accessibility of satellite deployment. Vector Launch's offerings are particularly valuable for micro satellite developers, national security applications, and other government entities, helping to lower the barriers to entry for innovation and commerce in outer space. However, in December 2019, the company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Tolemi

Seed Round in 2018
Tolemi, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in cloud-based data management services for local governments. Founded in 2016, the company integrates scattered data from various departments and agencies into a user-friendly online dashboard, providing clear insights to inform decision-making on community priorities. Tolemi's platform enables governments to take a data-driven approach to urban planning and revitalization, partnering with forward-thinking public sector agencies nationwide.

Citadel Defense

Series A in 2017
Citadel Defense Company, established in 2016 and headquartered in National City, California, specializes in developing and manufacturing counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS). The company offers an automated, modular drone defense solution that employs proprietary machine learning algorithms to detect and mitigate unauthorized drone threats. Citadel's team comprises experts from commercial and military drone industries, enabling them to deliver effective solutions tailored for various clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and other government agencies. Their systems provide multi-layered protection models with escalating countermeasures, ensuring airspace monitoring, threat detection, and mitigation without interfering with common communications.

Vector Launch

Series A in 2017
Vector Launch, Inc. is a company based in Tucson, Arizona, that specializes in developing software and launch vehicles tailored for micro and nano satellites. Founded in 2016 by several former members of the original SpaceX team, the company aims to provide affordable and frequent access to space, thereby facilitating innovation for startups in the aerospace sector. Vector Launch operates a vehicle and propulsion engineering facility, with additional offices located in Long Beach and San Jose, California. The company's approach combines low-cost dedicated launches with software-defined satellites, enhancing the speed and accessibility of satellite deployment. Vector Launch's offerings are particularly valuable for micro satellite developers, national security applications, and other government entities, helping to lower the barriers to entry for innovation and commerce in outer space. However, in December 2019, the company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Avere Systems

Series E in 2017
Avere Systems, Inc. is a provider of cloud file storage infrastructure based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in innovative storage solutions that allow enterprises to manage data more efficiently and economically. Avere's product offerings include Virtual FXT Edge filers, which serve as network-attached storage in the cloud, and CloudFusion, a cloud-based file system that streamlines storage management. The company also offers FXT Edge Filers for NAS optimization, as well as software solutions like FlashMove for data migration and FlashMirror for data protection. Avere's cloud enablement solutions facilitate various storage needs, including private object storage and NAS integration. Its client base spans multiple industries, including government, finance, media, entertainment, life sciences, and oil and gas. Avere Systems operates globally and has been a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure since 2018.

Bromium

Series D in 2016
Bromium Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in micro-virtualization technology to combat advanced malware threats targeting enterprise environments. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, with a research and development center in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Bromium provides its flagship product, Bromium vSentry, which protects Windows PCs by isolating potentially harmful tasks within hardware-isolated micro-virtual machines. This approach allows organizations to safely engage with cloud applications and access various types of media while minimizing risk. The platform enhances security by enabling real-time threat intelligence and management, allowing IT departments to respond swiftly to emerging threats. Bromium serves a diverse range of industries, including energy, finance, government, healthcare, technology, and retail. As a subsidiary of HP Inc., Bromium is committed to delivering innovative solutions that improve enterprise security without requiring significant changes to existing management tools or skill sets.

Fireglass

Series A in 2016
Fireglass is a cybersecurity company headquartered in the United States that specializes in providing innovative solutions to eliminate malware and phishing threats from web and email traffic without the need for endpoint agents. By utilizing a true isolation approach, Fireglass ensures that all traffic is executed remotely, thereby preventing any harmful content from reaching corporate networks and enhancing user productivity. The company's offerings encompass endpoint and hybrid cloud security management, information protection, messaging security, and website security, making them applicable across various sectors, including healthcare, government, and education. Founded by experts in network security and military intelligence, Fireglass has established its presence within Fortune 500 companies and is a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation.

DataStax

Series E in 2014
DataStax is a technology company that develops database software for cloud applications. It offers enterprise-scale data platforms built on Apache Cassandra, including DataStax Enterprise and Astra, a database-as-a-service for Cassandra applications designed to accelerate deployment and scale. The company also provides management and development tools such as OpsCenter for monitoring, DevCenter for querying, and K8ssandra, a Kubernetes distribution of Cassandra, along with Constellation, a cloud data platform, and it offers training, support, and consulting. DataStax serves large enterprises, government agencies, and systems integrators. In addition, DataStax provides tools for building AI-powered applications, including a vector database with real-time data processing and integration capabilities, APIs and data pipelines to deploy AI apps, semantic search functionality, and compatibility with machine learning frameworks. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices worldwide.

Avere Systems

Series D in 2014
Avere Systems, Inc. is a provider of cloud file storage infrastructure based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in innovative storage solutions that allow enterprises to manage data more efficiently and economically. Avere's product offerings include Virtual FXT Edge filers, which serve as network-attached storage in the cloud, and CloudFusion, a cloud-based file system that streamlines storage management. The company also offers FXT Edge Filers for NAS optimization, as well as software solutions like FlashMove for data migration and FlashMirror for data protection. Avere's cloud enablement solutions facilitate various storage needs, including private object storage and NAS integration. Its client base spans multiple industries, including government, finance, media, entertainment, life sciences, and oil and gas. Avere Systems operates globally and has been a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure since 2018.

HanSight

Seed Round in 2014
HanSight is a company focused on transforming the cybersecurity landscape through its advanced big data analytics platform and patented machine learning algorithms. Established in 2014 by experienced professionals from Trend Micro, Microsoft, and Oracle, the company aims to empower organizations to detect and prevent cyber breaches, fraud, and insider threats in real time with enhanced accuracy. HanSight's platform integrates various data sources, including security product logs, network traffic data, user behavior activities, and business applications. By employing security semantics-aware machine learning algorithms and global cyber threat intelligence, the company seeks to deliver a comprehensive security solution that is both mature and compatible with existing systems. Trusted by large banks, telecommunications firms, and government agencies, HanSight is recognized for its innovative approach to cybersecurity.

DataStax

Series D in 2013
DataStax is a technology company that develops database software for cloud applications. It offers enterprise-scale data platforms built on Apache Cassandra, including DataStax Enterprise and Astra, a database-as-a-service for Cassandra applications designed to accelerate deployment and scale. The company also provides management and development tools such as OpsCenter for monitoring, DevCenter for querying, and K8ssandra, a Kubernetes distribution of Cassandra, along with Constellation, a cloud data platform, and it offers training, support, and consulting. DataStax serves large enterprises, government agencies, and systems integrators. In addition, DataStax provides tools for building AI-powered applications, including a vector database with real-time data processing and integration capabilities, APIs and data pipelines to deploy AI apps, semantic search functionality, and compatibility with machine learning frameworks. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices worldwide.

Click Security

Series B in 2013
Click Security, Inc. is a provider of real-time security analytics solutions, specializing in cyber threat investigation software. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company focuses on automating the processes of prioritizing, investigating, and hunting for cyber threats through advanced visualization and analytics. Click Security's tools enable users to gain visibility into suspicious behaviors, analyze existing data for threat detection, and correlate alerts to enhance team responses. The company also offers proactive incident response, security analytics, and threat assessment reporting solutions. By delivering managed security, research, and analytics services, Click Security aims to disrupt the network security ecosystem with its innovative approach to data contextualization and automation. Founded in 2009, Click Security serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, higher education institutions, critical infrastructure, and government agencies.

DataStax

Series C in 2012
DataStax is a technology company that develops database software for cloud applications. It offers enterprise-scale data platforms built on Apache Cassandra, including DataStax Enterprise and Astra, a database-as-a-service for Cassandra applications designed to accelerate deployment and scale. The company also provides management and development tools such as OpsCenter for monitoring, DevCenter for querying, and K8ssandra, a Kubernetes distribution of Cassandra, along with Constellation, a cloud data platform, and it offers training, support, and consulting. DataStax serves large enterprises, government agencies, and systems integrators. In addition, DataStax provides tools for building AI-powered applications, including a vector database with real-time data processing and integration capabilities, APIs and data pipelines to deploy AI apps, semantic search functionality, and compatibility with machine learning frameworks. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices worldwide.

Avere Systems

Series C in 2012
Avere Systems, Inc. is a provider of cloud file storage infrastructure based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in innovative storage solutions that allow enterprises to manage data more efficiently and economically. Avere's product offerings include Virtual FXT Edge filers, which serve as network-attached storage in the cloud, and CloudFusion, a cloud-based file system that streamlines storage management. The company also offers FXT Edge Filers for NAS optimization, as well as software solutions like FlashMove for data migration and FlashMirror for data protection. Avere's cloud enablement solutions facilitate various storage needs, including private object storage and NAS integration. Its client base spans multiple industries, including government, finance, media, entertainment, life sciences, and oil and gas. Avere Systems operates globally and has been a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure since 2018.

DataStax

Series B in 2011
DataStax is a technology company that develops database software for cloud applications. It offers enterprise-scale data platforms built on Apache Cassandra, including DataStax Enterprise and Astra, a database-as-a-service for Cassandra applications designed to accelerate deployment and scale. The company also provides management and development tools such as OpsCenter for monitoring, DevCenter for querying, and K8ssandra, a Kubernetes distribution of Cassandra, along with Constellation, a cloud data platform, and it offers training, support, and consulting. DataStax serves large enterprises, government agencies, and systems integrators. In addition, DataStax provides tools for building AI-powered applications, including a vector database with real-time data processing and integration capabilities, APIs and data pipelines to deploy AI apps, semantic search functionality, and compatibility with machine learning frameworks. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices worldwide.

Bromium

Series A in 2011
Bromium Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in micro-virtualization technology to combat advanced malware threats targeting enterprise environments. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, with a research and development center in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Bromium provides its flagship product, Bromium vSentry, which protects Windows PCs by isolating potentially harmful tasks within hardware-isolated micro-virtual machines. This approach allows organizations to safely engage with cloud applications and access various types of media while minimizing risk. The platform enhances security by enabling real-time threat intelligence and management, allowing IT departments to respond swiftly to emerging threats. Bromium serves a diverse range of industries, including energy, finance, government, healthcare, technology, and retail. As a subsidiary of HP Inc., Bromium is committed to delivering innovative solutions that improve enterprise security without requiring significant changes to existing management tools or skill sets.

Skybox Security

Debt Financing in 2011
Skybox Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity management solutions tailored for enterprises. The company offers a comprehensive Security Posture Management Platform that enhances visibility, analytics, and automation across corporate networks and cloud environments. Its key products include Skybox Horizon, which provides insight into the attack surface; Skybox Vulnerability Control, which focuses on context-aware vulnerability management; and Skybox Threat Manager, which offers threat intelligence analysis and response services. Additionally, Skybox Firewall Assurance ensures firewall security and compliance, while Skybox Change Manager streamlines the firewall change management process. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, energy, technology, telecommunications, and healthcare. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Skybox Security also maintains offices in various regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South Africa.

DataStax

Series A in 2010
DataStax is a technology company that develops database software for cloud applications. It offers enterprise-scale data platforms built on Apache Cassandra, including DataStax Enterprise and Astra, a database-as-a-service for Cassandra applications designed to accelerate deployment and scale. The company also provides management and development tools such as OpsCenter for monitoring, DevCenter for querying, and K8ssandra, a Kubernetes distribution of Cassandra, along with Constellation, a cloud data platform, and it offers training, support, and consulting. DataStax serves large enterprises, government agencies, and systems integrators. In addition, DataStax provides tools for building AI-powered applications, including a vector database with real-time data processing and integration capabilities, APIs and data pipelines to deploy AI apps, semantic search functionality, and compatibility with machine learning frameworks. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices worldwide.

Skybox Security

Series D in 2009
Skybox Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity management solutions tailored for enterprises. The company offers a comprehensive Security Posture Management Platform that enhances visibility, analytics, and automation across corporate networks and cloud environments. Its key products include Skybox Horizon, which provides insight into the attack surface; Skybox Vulnerability Control, which focuses on context-aware vulnerability management; and Skybox Threat Manager, which offers threat intelligence analysis and response services. Additionally, Skybox Firewall Assurance ensures firewall security and compliance, while Skybox Change Manager streamlines the firewall change management process. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, energy, technology, telecommunications, and healthcare. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Skybox Security also maintains offices in various regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South Africa.

Skybox Security

Series D in 2006
Skybox Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity management solutions tailored for enterprises. The company offers a comprehensive Security Posture Management Platform that enhances visibility, analytics, and automation across corporate networks and cloud environments. Its key products include Skybox Horizon, which provides insight into the attack surface; Skybox Vulnerability Control, which focuses on context-aware vulnerability management; and Skybox Threat Manager, which offers threat intelligence analysis and response services. Additionally, Skybox Firewall Assurance ensures firewall security and compliance, while Skybox Change Manager streamlines the firewall change management process. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, energy, technology, telecommunications, and healthcare. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Skybox Security also maintains offices in various regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South Africa.

Skybox Security

Series C in 2004
Skybox Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity management solutions tailored for enterprises. The company offers a comprehensive Security Posture Management Platform that enhances visibility, analytics, and automation across corporate networks and cloud environments. Its key products include Skybox Horizon, which provides insight into the attack surface; Skybox Vulnerability Control, which focuses on context-aware vulnerability management; and Skybox Threat Manager, which offers threat intelligence analysis and response services. Additionally, Skybox Firewall Assurance ensures firewall security and compliance, while Skybox Change Manager streamlines the firewall change management process. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, energy, technology, telecommunications, and healthcare. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Skybox Security also maintains offices in various regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South Africa.

Skybox Security

Series B in 2004
Skybox Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity management solutions tailored for enterprises. The company offers a comprehensive Security Posture Management Platform that enhances visibility, analytics, and automation across corporate networks and cloud environments. Its key products include Skybox Horizon, which provides insight into the attack surface; Skybox Vulnerability Control, which focuses on context-aware vulnerability management; and Skybox Threat Manager, which offers threat intelligence analysis and response services. Additionally, Skybox Firewall Assurance ensures firewall security and compliance, while Skybox Change Manager streamlines the firewall change management process. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, energy, technology, telecommunications, and healthcare. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Skybox Security also maintains offices in various regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South Africa.

Snorkel AI

Snorkel AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an end-to-end machine-learning platform designed to facilitate the creation, management, and monitoring of AI applications. Founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers Snorkel Flow, a platform that enables programmatic data labeling, augmentation, and curation. This platform supports the clean integration and management of data for AI, as well as the training and deployment of various models. Snorkel AI's technology is particularly adept at extracting entities, relationships, and structured information from complex documents and forms, while also ranking content based on relevance and other factors. The company serves diverse sectors, including finance, government, telecommunications, insurance, healthcare, and e-commerce, and is recognized for its contributions to AI research through peer-reviewed publications.
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