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 Human Resources

Bluebirds

Seed Round in 2023
Bluebirds is an AI-based data platform to find customer contacts that switched jobs.

Personio

Series E in 2022
Personio GmbH, established in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing comprehensive HR management and recruiting software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its all-in-one platform streamlines HR processes by offering features such as digital employee files, time off management, performance tracking, reporting, and onboarding, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic people management.

Landed

Seed Round in 2022
Landed is a recruiting platform focused on enhancing the hiring process for hourly employers, particularly in the restaurant and hospitality sectors. It utilizes conversational AI technology to streamline connections between employers and job applicants, aligning candidates with employers based on specific criteria. This innovative approach allows for more efficient screening of applicants, leveraging data points to identify the best candidates quickly. By improving the recruitment experience for both employers and job seekers, Landed aims to facilitate better hiring outcomes in a competitive labor market.

Darwinbox

Series D in 2022
Darwinbox is a prominent provider of cloud-based Human Resources Management Software (HRMS) that aims to transform workforce and technology interactions. Founded in 2015, the platform serves mid to large-sized enterprises by offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance employee engagement throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement. With a user-friendly interface and fast implementation cycles, Darwinbox incorporates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling functionalities like e-onboarding, continuous feedback, and performance analytics. The platform is utilized by over 350 global enterprises, including notable companies like Arvind, Dr. Reddy's, and Swiggy, and is trusted by more than 850,000 employees. Recognized in the APAC region as a preferred human capital management platform, Darwinbox has garnered support from investors such as Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed.

Personio

Series E in 2021
Personio GmbH, established in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing comprehensive HR management and recruiting software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its all-in-one platform streamlines HR processes by offering features such as digital employee files, time off management, performance tracking, reporting, and onboarding, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic people management.

Apna

Series B in 2021
Apna is India's largest professional networking platform, established in 2019, aimed at facilitating employment for the grey and blue-collar workforce. The platform serves over 35 million users across 75 cities in India, connecting them with more than 2 million employers. Users can create profiles, engage with peers, and schedule job interviews, all while accessing skilling opportunities to enhance their professional growth. By enabling job seekers to find employment that aligns with their skills and requirements, Apna also helps employers reduce hiring costs. The company has raised over $190 million from notable investors, underscoring its commitment to unlocking unique job opportunities and improving livelihoods for millions in India.

Apna

Series A in 2021
Apna is India's largest professional networking platform, established in 2019, aimed at facilitating employment for the grey and blue-collar workforce. The platform serves over 35 million users across 75 cities in India, connecting them with more than 2 million employers. Users can create profiles, engage with peers, and schedule job interviews, all while accessing skilling opportunities to enhance their professional growth. By enabling job seekers to find employment that aligns with their skills and requirements, Apna also helps employers reduce hiring costs. The company has raised over $190 million from notable investors, underscoring its commitment to unlocking unique job opportunities and improving livelihoods for millions in India.

Darwinbox

Series C in 2021
Darwinbox is a prominent provider of cloud-based Human Resources Management Software (HRMS) that aims to transform workforce and technology interactions. Founded in 2015, the platform serves mid to large-sized enterprises by offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance employee engagement throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement. With a user-friendly interface and fast implementation cycles, Darwinbox incorporates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling functionalities like e-onboarding, continuous feedback, and performance analytics. The platform is utilized by over 350 global enterprises, including notable companies like Arvind, Dr. Reddy's, and Swiggy, and is trusted by more than 850,000 employees. Recognized in the APAC region as a preferred human capital management platform, Darwinbox has garnered support from investors such as Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed.

Personio

Series D in 2021
Personio GmbH, established in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing comprehensive HR management and recruiting software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its all-in-one platform streamlines HR processes by offering features such as digital employee files, time off management, performance tracking, reporting, and onboarding, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic people management.

Apna

Series A in 2020
Apna is India's largest professional networking platform, established in 2019, aimed at facilitating employment for the grey and blue-collar workforce. The platform serves over 35 million users across 75 cities in India, connecting them with more than 2 million employers. Users can create profiles, engage with peers, and schedule job interviews, all while accessing skilling opportunities to enhance their professional growth. By enabling job seekers to find employment that aligns with their skills and requirements, Apna also helps employers reduce hiring costs. The company has raised over $190 million from notable investors, underscoring its commitment to unlocking unique job opportunities and improving livelihoods for millions in India.

Personio

Series C in 2020
Personio GmbH, established in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing comprehensive HR management and recruiting software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its all-in-one platform streamlines HR processes by offering features such as digital employee files, time off management, performance tracking, reporting, and onboarding, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic people management.

Terminal

Series B in 2019
Terminal Inc., established in 2017 with headquarters in San Francisco and offices across North America and Mexico, specializes in talent solutions for technology companies. The company facilitates the recruitment, onboarding, and management of remote global engineering teams, enabling businesses to scale efficiently. Terminal offers global talent acquisition services, market insights, operational support including HR, benefits, payroll, and stock option administration, along with access to a connected tech community.

Darwinbox

Series B in 2019
Darwinbox is a prominent provider of cloud-based Human Resources Management Software (HRMS) that aims to transform workforce and technology interactions. Founded in 2015, the platform serves mid to large-sized enterprises by offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance employee engagement throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement. With a user-friendly interface and fast implementation cycles, Darwinbox incorporates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling functionalities like e-onboarding, continuous feedback, and performance analytics. The platform is utilized by over 350 global enterprises, including notable companies like Arvind, Dr. Reddy's, and Swiggy, and is trusted by more than 850,000 employees. Recognized in the APAC region as a preferred human capital management platform, Darwinbox has garnered support from investors such as Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed.

AllWork

Seed Round in 2019
AllWork, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops a platform connecting freelancer talent with brands and retailers. Founded in 2010, AllWork offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to streamline the management of freelance, temporary, and flexible workers. Its platform facilitates recruiting, scheduling, training, communication, payments, budgeting, and human resource administration. Additionally, the AllWork mobile application enables managers to enhance coverage and adjust scheduling for their freelance talent effectively. By simplifying the onboarding and payment processes for freelancers, contractors, and consultants, AllWork assists organizations in efficiently managing their workforce across various job functions and assignments.

WorkTrans

Series B in 2018
WorkTrans is a human resource management software developer based in China that offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance various HR functions. The company's software provides diversified attendance management, mobile scheduling, and unified oversight, facilitating efficient payroll processing, roster management, recruitment, and training. By streamlining these processes, WorkTrans aims to improve recruiting efficiency and expand development opportunities for its clients, allowing organizations to adapt to their evolving workforce needs.

Terminal

Series A in 2018
Terminal Inc., established in 2017 with headquarters in San Francisco and offices across North America and Mexico, specializes in talent solutions for technology companies. The company facilitates the recruitment, onboarding, and management of remote global engineering teams, enabling businesses to scale efficiently. Terminal offers global talent acquisition services, market insights, operational support including HR, benefits, payroll, and stock option administration, along with access to a connected tech community.

WorkTrans

Series A in 2018
WorkTrans is a human resource management software developer based in China that offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance various HR functions. The company's software provides diversified attendance management, mobile scheduling, and unified oversight, facilitating efficient payroll processing, roster management, recruitment, and training. By streamlining these processes, WorkTrans aims to improve recruiting efficiency and expand development opportunities for its clients, allowing organizations to adapt to their evolving workforce needs.

Reflektive

Series C in 2018
Reflektive, Inc. is a performance management platform that focuses on enhancing employee engagement and analytics through real-time feedback. Established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers solutions that allow employees to provide instantaneous feedback without disrupting their core workflows. Its platform includes tools for goal management, performance reviews, and ongoing check-ins, facilitating constructive conversations among employees and managers. Reflektive aims to ensure fairness in performance evaluations through its Calibration tool, which standardizes ratings across various departments and locations. The company serves over 450 clients globally, including notable organizations such as Comcast and Instacart, and operates an additional office in Bangalore. Recognized for its innovative approach, Reflektive has been acknowledged in industry reports as a leader in human capital management.

Drafted

Venture Round in 2017
Drafted Inc. operates a network recruiting platform designed to assist companies in sourcing, qualifying, and hiring candidates. The platform enables businesses to leverage their employees' networks for referrals, enhancing the quality of candidate sourcing beyond first-degree connections. Drafted also features a Layoff Network, allowing users to nominate friends and colleagues affected by layoffs, thereby increasing their visibility to potential employers. The application automates the sourcing process, shortlisting relevant candidates and facilitating introductions through email or messaging platforms, which empowers employees and their extended networks to refer candidates effectively. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Drafted aims to create valuable connections within the hiring landscape.

Darwinbox

Series A in 2017
Darwinbox is a prominent provider of cloud-based Human Resources Management Software (HRMS) that aims to transform workforce and technology interactions. Founded in 2015, the platform serves mid to large-sized enterprises by offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance employee engagement throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement. With a user-friendly interface and fast implementation cycles, Darwinbox incorporates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling functionalities like e-onboarding, continuous feedback, and performance analytics. The platform is utilized by over 350 global enterprises, including notable companies like Arvind, Dr. Reddy's, and Swiggy, and is trusted by more than 850,000 employees. Recognized in the APAC region as a preferred human capital management platform, Darwinbox has garnered support from investors such as Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed.

Reflektive

Series B in 2017
Reflektive, Inc. is a performance management platform that focuses on enhancing employee engagement and analytics through real-time feedback. Established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers solutions that allow employees to provide instantaneous feedback without disrupting their core workflows. Its platform includes tools for goal management, performance reviews, and ongoing check-ins, facilitating constructive conversations among employees and managers. Reflektive aims to ensure fairness in performance evaluations through its Calibration tool, which standardizes ratings across various departments and locations. The company serves over 450 clients globally, including notable organizations such as Comcast and Instacart, and operates an additional office in Bangalore. Recognized for its innovative approach, Reflektive has been acknowledged in industry reports as a leader in human capital management.

Reflektive

Series A in 2016
Reflektive, Inc. is a performance management platform that focuses on enhancing employee engagement and analytics through real-time feedback. Established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers solutions that allow employees to provide instantaneous feedback without disrupting their core workflows. Its platform includes tools for goal management, performance reviews, and ongoing check-ins, facilitating constructive conversations among employees and managers. Reflektive aims to ensure fairness in performance evaluations through its Calibration tool, which standardizes ratings across various departments and locations. The company serves over 450 clients globally, including notable organizations such as Comcast and Instacart, and operates an additional office in Bangalore. Recognized for its innovative approach, Reflektive has been acknowledged in industry reports as a leader in human capital management.

Drafted

Seed Round in 2015
Drafted Inc. operates a network recruiting platform designed to assist companies in sourcing, qualifying, and hiring candidates. The platform enables businesses to leverage their employees' networks for referrals, enhancing the quality of candidate sourcing beyond first-degree connections. Drafted also features a Layoff Network, allowing users to nominate friends and colleagues affected by layoffs, thereby increasing their visibility to potential employers. The application automates the sourcing process, shortlisting relevant candidates and facilitating introductions through email or messaging platforms, which empowers employees and their extended networks to refer candidates effectively. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Drafted aims to create valuable connections within the hiring landscape.

MeiChai

Series A in 2015
MeiChai is a company that offers a digital platform focused on employment and employee services. It provides a flexible job search solution aimed at streamlining the recruiting process, enabling candidates to secure employment rapidly, often within a day. The platform primarily targets blue-collar industries, with an emphasis on enhancing the housing situation and wages for millions of workers. MeiChai's services include online recruitment, remote working, personnel outsourcing, and human resources software, all designed to assist corporate clients in effectively recruiting and retaining talent.

HireXperience

Series A in 2008
Hirexperience is a new kind of call center recruiting and staffing solution focused on utilizing technology and standardized screening to identify applicants who exhibit characteristics statistically proven to drive business success in inbound and outbound call centers. Hirexperience acts as a fully-outsourced call center staffing solution, identifying and marketing to an expanded pool of potential call center agents, selectively screening and testing the most promising candidates, and providing these employees to their clients in a simple and well-aligned pricing model. Hirexperience was created by call center operations managers, who felt that employers needed a better solution for predicting and staffing reliable, high-performance call center agents. Hirexperience brings a fresh approach that answers the unmet needs of call center hiring managers who struggle to find and place capable agents.
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