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.
Sarona 4 Zvi Strachilevich Street Tel Aviv 6473957 Israel
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
Francis Kao
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 InsurTech
Nirvana Insurance
Series C in 2025
Nirvana Insurance is an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer that utilizes telematics data to enhance safety and reduce fleet costs. The company leverages artificial intelligence and telematics data to offer personalized insurance solutions that reward safe driving practices. Nirvana provides tailored policies for both fleet and non-fleet operators, including options such as auto liability, auto physical damage, general liability, and motor truck cargo coverage. By analyzing telematics data, Nirvana offers upfront discounts of up to 20% for safe driving behaviors. Their Safety Intelligence Platform delivers AI-powered insights to help fleets enhance safety and efficiency. Utilizing real-time data, Nirvana streamlines the claims process, enabling faster resolutions and reducing downtime for drivers.
Herald
Series A in 2024
Herald is a digital infrastructure company that provides a commercial insurance application programming interface (API) designed to streamline the process of obtaining insurance quotes. By utilizing a single API, software developers can access multiple commercial insurance carriers simultaneously, covering various lines of business such as Workers' Compensation, Business Owners Policy (BOP), and General Liability. This technology enables developers to efficiently submit applications and receive quotes from different carriers, simplifying the insurance procurement process and enhancing overall accessibility for businesses seeking coverage.
arqu
Series A in 2024
Arqu is a financial services company focused on the insurance sector, providing specialized software solutions tailored for the industry. The company's proprietary technology platform facilitates data-driven, digital risk placement services, enhancing efficiency, visibility, and transparency throughout the placement process. By leveraging advanced technology, Arqu aims to streamline operations for its clients, ensuring a more effective and informed approach to insurance services.
Nirvana Insurance
Series B in 2023
Nirvana Insurance is an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer that utilizes telematics data to enhance safety and reduce fleet costs. The company leverages artificial intelligence and telematics data to offer personalized insurance solutions that reward safe driving practices. Nirvana provides tailored policies for both fleet and non-fleet operators, including options such as auto liability, auto physical damage, general liability, and motor truck cargo coverage. By analyzing telematics data, Nirvana offers upfront discounts of up to 20% for safe driving behaviors. Their Safety Intelligence Platform delivers AI-powered insights to help fleets enhance safety and efficiency. Utilizing real-time data, Nirvana streamlines the claims process, enabling faster resolutions and reducing downtime for drivers.
Notch
Seed Round in 2022
Notch offers insurance services specifically designed to protect digital assets. Launched in summer 2022, its initial product insures Instagram accounts against hacks, with plans to expand coverage to other social media platforms and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in the future. The company provides a protection app that not only monitors accounts for potential hacks but also includes features for account retrieval and crisis management. This service is aimed at individuals, creators, and businesses, ensuring the security of various digital assets such as social media accounts, e-commerce stores, in-app purchases, and digital art.
Nirvana Insurance
Series A in 2022
Nirvana Insurance is an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer that utilizes telematics data to enhance safety and reduce fleet costs. The company leverages artificial intelligence and telematics data to offer personalized insurance solutions that reward safe driving practices. Nirvana provides tailored policies for both fleet and non-fleet operators, including options such as auto liability, auto physical damage, general liability, and motor truck cargo coverage. By analyzing telematics data, Nirvana offers upfront discounts of up to 20% for safe driving behaviors. Their Safety Intelligence Platform delivers AI-powered insights to help fleets enhance safety and efficiency. Utilizing real-time data, Nirvana streamlines the claims process, enabling faster resolutions and reducing downtime for drivers.
Seel
Series A in 2022
Seel is the leading U.S e-commerce insurer. Trusted by 2,000+ merchants, from starting DTC brands to multibillion dollar marketplaces.
Herald
Seed Round in 2021
Herald is a digital infrastructure company that provides a commercial insurance application programming interface (API) designed to streamline the process of obtaining insurance quotes. By utilizing a single API, software developers can access multiple commercial insurance carriers simultaneously, covering various lines of business such as Workers' Compensation, Business Owners Policy (BOP), and General Liability. This technology enables developers to efficiently submit applications and receive quotes from different carriers, simplifying the insurance procurement process and enhancing overall accessibility for businesses seeking coverage.
Acko
Series D in 2021
Acko is a digital insurance provider that streamlines the underwriting and distribution of various insurance products through its online platform. The company specializes in personalized insurance offerings, leveraging data and analytics to tailor its products to user consumption behaviors. Acko offers a range of bite-sized insurance solutions, primarily targeting drivers and professionals within the transportation sector, while also expanding into healthcare with policies related to employee health benefits and wellness. Its approach aims to simplify the insurance buying experience, making it transparent and efficient for consumers.
At-Bay
Series D in 2021
At-Bay, Inc. is a cyber insurance provider based in Mountain View, California, with an additional research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Cyberjack Inc., At-Bay offers tailored cyber insurance policies that cover a range of risks, including information privacy, network security, cyber extortion, and financial fraud. The company combines advanced technology with insurance services, focusing on proactive risk management and comprehensive risk assessment to help businesses manage their cyber risks effectively. At-Bay serves nearly 40,000 businesses in the United States, protecting up to $800 billion in collective revenue. In addition to its insurance offerings, At-Bay provides proprietary cybersecurity solutions, enabling clients to safeguard their digital operations against evolving threats.
Bankuish
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bankuish is a technology platform that enables gig workers and freelancers to utilize their work history data to establish their creditworthiness. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York City and Mexico City, the platform provides users with access to a marketplace of preapproved financial offers from national banks, tailored to their individual profiles. It also features AI-driven tools that assign alternative credit scores based on marketplace work history data, facilitating access to loans, insurance, and online payment solutions. By helping banks acquire new customers and effectively manage risk, Bankuish has successfully de-risked thousands of individuals while maintaining a default rate significantly lower than the industry average.
Nirvana Insurance
Seed Round in 2021
Nirvana Insurance is an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer that utilizes telematics data to enhance safety and reduce fleet costs. The company leverages artificial intelligence and telematics data to offer personalized insurance solutions that reward safe driving practices. Nirvana provides tailored policies for both fleet and non-fleet operators, including options such as auto liability, auto physical damage, general liability, and motor truck cargo coverage. By analyzing telematics data, Nirvana offers upfront discounts of up to 20% for safe driving behaviors. Their Safety Intelligence Platform delivers AI-powered insights to help fleets enhance safety and efficiency. Utilizing real-time data, Nirvana streamlines the claims process, enabling faster resolutions and reducing downtime for drivers.
At-Bay
Series C in 2020
At-Bay, Inc. is a cyber insurance provider based in Mountain View, California, with an additional research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Cyberjack Inc., At-Bay offers tailored cyber insurance policies that cover a range of risks, including information privacy, network security, cyber extortion, and financial fraud. The company combines advanced technology with insurance services, focusing on proactive risk management and comprehensive risk assessment to help businesses manage their cyber risks effectively. At-Bay serves nearly 40,000 businesses in the United States, protecting up to $800 billion in collective revenue. In addition to its insurance offerings, At-Bay provides proprietary cybersecurity solutions, enabling clients to safeguard their digital operations against evolving threats.
Ladder
Series C in 2020
Ladder is a digital life insurance company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It provides flexible term life insurance coverage that can be obtained quickly and efficiently, allowing policyholders to save up to 40%. The company employs an all-digital architecture and real-time underwriting, which simplifies the life insurance application process by eliminating the need for commissioned sales agents. This approach enables financially savvy consumers to apply for insurance online without the need for in-person meetings. Ladder offers coverage options up to $8 million and operates across all 50 states, making life insurance more accessible and affordable for a wide range of individuals.
At-Bay
Series B in 2020
At-Bay, Inc. is a cyber insurance provider based in Mountain View, California, with an additional research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Cyberjack Inc., At-Bay offers tailored cyber insurance policies that cover a range of risks, including information privacy, network security, cyber extortion, and financial fraud. The company combines advanced technology with insurance services, focusing on proactive risk management and comprehensive risk assessment to help businesses manage their cyber risks effectively. At-Bay serves nearly 40,000 businesses in the United States, protecting up to $800 billion in collective revenue. In addition to its insurance offerings, At-Bay provides proprietary cybersecurity solutions, enabling clients to safeguard their digital operations against evolving threats.
Duobaoyu Insurance
Series B in 2019
Duobaoyu Insurance is an online insurance service platform based in Hangzhou, China, that commenced operations in 2017. The company specializes in offering integrated insurance consultation services, providing clients with a wide array of resources to navigate the insurance landscape. Its platform includes features such as insurance education, smart insurance tools, and free consultations, enabling users to assess various insurance products effectively. By delivering comprehensive information and support, Duobaoyu Insurance aims to enhance the understanding and accessibility of insurance services for its clients.
Duobaoyu Insurance
Series A in 2019
Duobaoyu Insurance is an online insurance service platform based in Hangzhou, China, that commenced operations in 2017. The company specializes in offering integrated insurance consultation services, providing clients with a wide array of resources to navigate the insurance landscape. Its platform includes features such as insurance education, smart insurance tools, and free consultations, enabling users to assess various insurance products effectively. By delivering comprehensive information and support, Duobaoyu Insurance aims to enhance the understanding and accessibility of insurance services for its clients.
Kespry
Series D in 2019
Kespry Inc. specializes in providing drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for industrial applications. The company's flagship product, the Kespry Drone System, is an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects and uploads aerial data to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and translates data into actionable insights. This integrated solution enables industries such as mining, construction, insurance, and pulp and paper to efficiently measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets, thereby enhancing operational accuracy and decision-making processes. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Kespry serves a diverse clientele across North America, Europe, and Australia, including notable companies like John Deere and Fluor.
Grab Financial Group
Venture Round in 2018
Grab Financial Group provides financial services across payments, rewards, lending, and insurance. A seamless point-of-sale (POS) system for merchants and a trusted mobile wallet of choice in Southeast Asia for payments such as in-store purchases, Grab transactions, and fund transfers.
Ladder
Series B in 2018
Ladder is a digital life insurance company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It provides flexible term life insurance coverage that can be obtained quickly and efficiently, allowing policyholders to save up to 40%. The company employs an all-digital architecture and real-time underwriting, which simplifies the life insurance application process by eliminating the need for commissioned sales agents. This approach enables financially savvy consumers to apply for insurance online without the need for in-person meetings. Ladder offers coverage options up to $8 million and operates across all 50 states, making life insurance more accessible and affordable for a wide range of individuals.
Arctic Wolf
Series B in 2018
Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializes in providing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to businesses. The company offers a suite of services including Managed Detection and Response, Managed Risk, and Managed Cloud Monitoring, delivered through its unique concierge security team model. This approach extends the capabilities of clients' internal teams, offering tailored threat detection, response, and ongoing risk management. Arctic Wolf's platform employs continuous vulnerability assessment, real-time monitoring, and machine learning to provide actionable insights and alerts, enabling businesses to proactively combat cyber threats without needing to invest in their own security operations center. The company serves a diverse range of industries, with a particular focus on financial services, healthcare, legal enterprises, and other mid-to-large sized organizations.
Kespry
Series C in 2017
Kespry Inc. specializes in providing drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for industrial applications. The company's flagship product, the Kespry Drone System, is an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects and uploads aerial data to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and translates data into actionable insights. This integrated solution enables industries such as mining, construction, insurance, and pulp and paper to efficiently measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets, thereby enhancing operational accuracy and decision-making processes. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Kespry serves a diverse clientele across North America, Europe, and Australia, including notable companies like John Deere and Fluor.
At-Bay
Seed Round in 2017
At-Bay, Inc. is a cyber insurance provider based in Mountain View, California, with an additional research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Cyberjack Inc., At-Bay offers tailored cyber insurance policies that cover a range of risks, including information privacy, network security, cyber extortion, and financial fraud. The company combines advanced technology with insurance services, focusing on proactive risk management and comprehensive risk assessment to help businesses manage their cyber risks effectively. At-Bay serves nearly 40,000 businesses in the United States, protecting up to $800 billion in collective revenue. In addition to its insurance offerings, At-Bay provides proprietary cybersecurity solutions, enabling clients to safeguard their digital operations against evolving threats.
Ladder
Series A in 2016
Ladder is a digital life insurance company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It provides flexible term life insurance coverage that can be obtained quickly and efficiently, allowing policyholders to save up to 40%. The company employs an all-digital architecture and real-time underwriting, which simplifies the life insurance application process by eliminating the need for commissioned sales agents. This approach enables financially savvy consumers to apply for insurance online without the need for in-person meetings. Ladder offers coverage options up to $8 million and operates across all 50 states, making life insurance more accessible and affordable for a wide range of individuals.
Kespry
Series B in 2016
Kespry Inc. specializes in providing drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for industrial applications. The company's flagship product, the Kespry Drone System, is an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects and uploads aerial data to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and translates data into actionable insights. This integrated solution enables industries such as mining, construction, insurance, and pulp and paper to efficiently measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets, thereby enhancing operational accuracy and decision-making processes. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Kespry serves a diverse clientele across North America, Europe, and Australia, including notable companies like John Deere and Fluor.
Ladder
Seed Round in 2015
Ladder is a digital life insurance company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It provides flexible term life insurance coverage that can be obtained quickly and efficiently, allowing policyholders to save up to 40%. The company employs an all-digital architecture and real-time underwriting, which simplifies the life insurance application process by eliminating the need for commissioned sales agents. This approach enables financially savvy consumers to apply for insurance online without the need for in-person meetings. Ladder offers coverage options up to $8 million and operates across all 50 states, making life insurance more accessible and affordable for a wide range of individuals.
Edaijia
Series D in 2015
eDaijia, Inc. is a Beijing-based company that offers a mobile platform for users to reserve designated drivers, particularly after drinking or in situations where transportation is required. Launched in 2011, the service focuses on providing safe and convenient transportation solutions by connecting consumers with temporary drivers in their vicinity. In addition to driver reservations, eDaijia also emphasizes driver screening and insurance, ensuring a reliable and secure experience for its users.
Kespry
Series A in 2014
Kespry Inc. specializes in providing drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for industrial applications. The company's flagship product, the Kespry Drone System, is an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects and uploads aerial data to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and translates data into actionable insights. This integrated solution enables industries such as mining, construction, insurance, and pulp and paper to efficiently measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets, thereby enhancing operational accuracy and decision-making processes. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Kespry serves a diverse clientele across North America, Europe, and Australia, including notable companies like John Deere and Fluor.
Edaijia
Series C in 2014
eDaijia, Inc. is a Beijing-based company that offers a mobile platform for users to reserve designated drivers, particularly after drinking or in situations where transportation is required. Launched in 2011, the service focuses on providing safe and convenient transportation solutions by connecting consumers with temporary drivers in their vicinity. In addition to driver reservations, eDaijia also emphasizes driver screening and insurance, ensuring a reliable and secure experience for its users.
Edaijia
Series B in 2013
eDaijia, Inc. is a Beijing-based company that offers a mobile platform for users to reserve designated drivers, particularly after drinking or in situations where transportation is required. Launched in 2011, the service focuses on providing safe and convenient transportation solutions by connecting consumers with temporary drivers in their vicinity. In addition to driver reservations, eDaijia also emphasizes driver screening and insurance, ensuring a reliable and secure experience for its users.
Arctic Wolf
Venture Round in 2012
Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializes in providing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to businesses. The company offers a suite of services including Managed Detection and Response, Managed Risk, and Managed Cloud Monitoring, delivered through its unique concierge security team model. This approach extends the capabilities of clients' internal teams, offering tailored threat detection, response, and ongoing risk management. Arctic Wolf's platform employs continuous vulnerability assessment, real-time monitoring, and machine learning to provide actionable insights and alerts, enabling businesses to proactively combat cyber threats without needing to invest in their own security operations center. The company serves a diverse range of industries, with a particular focus on financial services, healthcare, legal enterprises, and other mid-to-large sized organizations.
HealthPocket
Series A in 2012
HealthPocket is a technology company that offers a web portal for consumers to compare and rank health insurance plans available in their local areas. By consolidating quality ratings from government and non-profit sources with its proprietary ranking system, HealthPocket enables users to identify health plans that offer the best quality at the lowest prices. The platform aims to help individuals save on out-of-pocket healthcare costs by providing clear and accessible information about their insurance options.
Arctic Wolf
Series A in 2012
Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializes in providing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to businesses. The company offers a suite of services including Managed Detection and Response, Managed Risk, and Managed Cloud Monitoring, delivered through its unique concierge security team model. This approach extends the capabilities of clients' internal teams, offering tailored threat detection, response, and ongoing risk management. Arctic Wolf's platform employs continuous vulnerability assessment, real-time monitoring, and machine learning to provide actionable insights and alerts, enabling businesses to proactively combat cyber threats without needing to invest in their own security operations center. The company serves a diverse range of industries, with a particular focus on financial services, healthcare, legal enterprises, and other mid-to-large sized organizations.
Seel
Seel is the leading U.S e-commerce insurer. Trusted by 2,000+ merchants, from starting DTC brands to multibillion dollar marketplaces.
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