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

Venture Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Ashley Brasier

Partner

Wei Cai

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

Faraz Fatemi

Partner, Consumer

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Merci Grace

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 MD

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Julie Kainz

Partner

Francis Kao

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Alex Kayyal

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Will Kohler

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pinn 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

Co-Founder and Partner, Enterprise

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Zac Pan

Associate Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Krish Parikh

Partner of Business Services

Nicole Quinn

Partner

Adrian Nicholas Radu

Partner

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Shuvi Shrivastava

Partner

Ishaan Preet Singh

Investor

Ajay Sudan

Venture Partner

Sydney Sykes

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Jason Wang

Partner

Nathan Wang

Vice President

Nathan Wu

Partner, Growth

Mark Xu

Partner

Cici Yang

Vice President

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Haowei Zhai

Vice President

Ju Zhang

Executive Director

Issac Zhang

Vice President

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.

Anatomy Financial

Series A in 2024
Anatomy Financial specializes in streamlining financial operations for healthcare organizations that bill insurance. Their core offering is an AI-driven platform that automates financial workflows, including automated conversion of Explanation of Benefits (EOBs), intelligent reconciliation, and a modern healthcare lockbox system. This platform integrates and analyzes bank, claims, and accounting data in real-time, providing actionable financial insights and automating reconciliation processes. By doing so, Anatomy Financial enables healthcare providers to focus more on patient care.

Herald

Series A in 2024
Herald is a digital infrastructure company that facilitates connections between software developers and commercial insurance carriers through a unified API. This platform allows developers to access multiple lines of business, including Workers' Compensation, Business Owners Policy (BOP), and General Liability, by obtaining quotes from various carriers via a single interface. Herald's technology streamlines the process of submitting applications and receiving quotes, making it easier for developers to integrate commercial insurance solutions into their software.

arqu

Series A in 2024
Arqu is a financial services company that focuses on specialty insurance solutions. It develops innovative software designed specifically for the insurance industry, utilizing proprietary technology to enhance the risk placement process. By providing data-driven, digital services, Arqu aims to improve efficiency, visibility, and transparency for its clients throughout every stage of the insurance placement.

Anatomy Financial

Seed Round in 2024
Anatomy Financial specializes in streamlining financial operations for healthcare organizations that bill insurance. Their core offering is an AI-driven platform that automates financial workflows, including automated conversion of Explanation of Benefits (EOBs), intelligent reconciliation, and a modern healthcare lockbox system. This platform integrates and analyzes bank, claims, and accounting data in real-time, providing actionable financial insights and automating reconciliation processes. By doing so, Anatomy Financial enables healthcare providers to focus more on patient care.

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 facilitates connections between software developers and commercial insurance carriers through a unified API. This platform allows developers to access multiple lines of business, including Workers' Compensation, Business Owners Policy (BOP), and General Liability, by obtaining quotes from various carriers via a single interface. Herald's technology streamlines the process of submitting applications and receiving quotes, making it easier for developers to integrate commercial insurance solutions into their software.

LeapYear

Venture Round in 2021
LeapYear Technologies, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing a platform that enables enterprises to securely extract value from their most sensitive data. The platform employs differential privacy, a mathematically proven standard, to protect data while allowing it to be leveraged for machine learning purposes. This allows domain experts, data scientists, and partner organizations to create automated machine learning applications and APIs, monetizing previously inaccessible or restricted data sources. LeapYear has collaborated with major companies across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and insurance, to combine, analyze, and securely utilize previously siloed information.

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 founded in 2020, with headquarters in New York City and Mexico City, that enables gig workers and freelancers to utilize their work history data to establish creditworthiness. The platform provides users access to a marketplace of preapproved financial offers from national banks, alongside tools designed to enhance their credit scores. By employing AI-driven methods to generate alternative credit scores, Bankuish facilitates the provision of loans, insurance, and digital payment solutions. Additionally, the company aids banks in acquiring new customers, managing risk, and fostering improved relationships with clientele. The Bankuish Score has successfully been used to de-risk thousands of individuals while maintaining a default rate significantly below industry norms.

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 established in 2015, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It provides flexible term coverage up to $8 million across all U.S. states, offering savings of up to 40% compared to traditional policies. Ladder's platform streamlines the application process using real-time underwriting and an all-digital architecture, making life insurance more accessible and affordable for consumers without requiring commissioned sales agents or in-person visits.

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.

LeapYear

Series B in 2019
LeapYear Technologies, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing a platform that enables enterprises to securely extract value from their most sensitive data. The platform employs differential privacy, a mathematically proven standard, to protect data while allowing it to be leveraged for machine learning purposes. This allows domain experts, data scientists, and partner organizations to create automated machine learning applications and APIs, monetizing previously inaccessible or restricted data sources. LeapYear has collaborated with major companies across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and insurance, to combine, analyze, and securely utilize previously siloed information.

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. is a provider of drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and generates actionable insights. This integrated solution enables industries such as mining, construction, and insurance to efficiently measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets, enhancing operational accuracy and decision-making processes. 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.

eBroker

Series C in 2018
eBroker, also known as e-Proxy, is an internet finance company specializing in overseas asset allocation and improving industry efficiency. Acting as a sales crowdsourcing platform, eBroker's e-Agent sells high-quality overseas assets to first-tier elites through innovative business models and intermediation. With a financial management division serving over 10,000 clients, the company has received significant capital investment from various institutions such as Xianfeng Evergreen, Guangshen Anzhen, Yunjiu Capital, Lippo Group, Xianfeng Group, and Shin Kong Group.

Ladder

Series B in 2018
Ladder is a digital life insurance company established in 2015, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It provides flexible term coverage up to $8 million across all U.S. states, offering savings of up to 40% compared to traditional policies. Ladder's platform streamlines the application process using real-time underwriting and an all-digital architecture, making life insurance more accessible and affordable for consumers without requiring commissioned sales agents or in-person visits.

Kespry

Series C in 2017
Kespry Inc. is a provider of drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and generates actionable insights. This integrated solution enables industries such as mining, construction, and insurance to efficiently measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets, enhancing operational accuracy and decision-making processes. 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.

eBroker

Series A in 2016
eBroker, also known as e-Proxy, is an internet finance company specializing in overseas asset allocation and improving industry efficiency. Acting as a sales crowdsourcing platform, eBroker's e-Agent sells high-quality overseas assets to first-tier elites through innovative business models and intermediation. With a financial management division serving over 10,000 clients, the company has received significant capital investment from various institutions such as Xianfeng Evergreen, Guangshen Anzhen, Yunjiu Capital, Lippo Group, Xianfeng Group, and Shin Kong Group.

Ladder

Series A in 2016
Ladder is a digital life insurance company established in 2015, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It provides flexible term coverage up to $8 million across all U.S. states, offering savings of up to 40% compared to traditional policies. Ladder's platform streamlines the application process using real-time underwriting and an all-digital architecture, making life insurance more accessible and affordable for consumers without requiring commissioned sales agents or in-person visits.

Kespry

Series B in 2016
Kespry Inc. is a provider of drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and generates actionable insights. This integrated solution enables industries such as mining, construction, and insurance to efficiently measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets, enhancing operational accuracy and decision-making processes. 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 established in 2015, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It provides flexible term coverage up to $8 million across all U.S. states, offering savings of up to 40% compared to traditional policies. Ladder's platform streamlines the application process using real-time underwriting and an all-digital architecture, making life insurance more accessible and affordable for consumers without requiring commissioned sales agents or in-person visits.

Tencent Trusted Doctors

Series B in 2015
Tencent Trusted Doctors, a company established in early August 2018 upon the merger of Tencent Doctorwork and Trusted Doctors, is acquiring the start-up in an attempt to create a private healthcare network that provides both online and offline services through the so-called "celebrity effect".

Edaijia

Series D in 2015
Edaijia, Inc. is a Beijing-based company that specializes in designing and developing mobile applications aimed at providing users with access to temporary drivers. Founded in 2011, the platform enables consumers to make reservations for designated drivers, particularly after drinking or during other situations when transportation is required. Edaijia emphasizes safety and security by offering services that include driver screening and insurance, ensuring that users can reach their destinations safely. The company's innovative approach addresses the growing need for responsible transportation solutions in urban settings.

Kespry

Series A in 2014
Kespry Inc. is a provider of drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and generates actionable insights. This integrated solution enables industries such as mining, construction, and insurance to efficiently measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets, enhancing operational accuracy and decision-making processes. 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 specializes in designing and developing mobile applications aimed at providing users with access to temporary drivers. Founded in 2011, the platform enables consumers to make reservations for designated drivers, particularly after drinking or during other situations when transportation is required. Edaijia emphasizes safety and security by offering services that include driver screening and insurance, ensuring that users can reach their destinations safely. The company's innovative approach addresses the growing need for responsible transportation solutions in urban settings.

Tencent Trusted Doctors

Series A in 2014
Tencent Trusted Doctors, a company established in early August 2018 upon the merger of Tencent Doctorwork and Trusted Doctors, is acquiring the start-up in an attempt to create a private healthcare network that provides both online and offline services through the so-called "celebrity effect".

Edaijia

Series B in 2013
Edaijia, Inc. is a Beijing-based company that specializes in designing and developing mobile applications aimed at providing users with access to temporary drivers. Founded in 2011, the platform enables consumers to make reservations for designated drivers, particularly after drinking or during other situations when transportation is required. Edaijia emphasizes safety and security by offering services that include driver screening and insurance, ensuring that users can reach their destinations safely. The company's innovative approach addresses the growing need for responsible transportation solutions in urban settings.

Tencent Trusted Doctors

Angel Round in 2013
Tencent Trusted Doctors, a company established in early August 2018 upon the merger of Tencent Doctorwork and Trusted Doctors, is acquiring the start-up in an attempt to create a private healthcare network that provides both online and offline services through the so-called "celebrity effect".

HealthPocket

Series A in 2012
HealthPocket is a technology company that specializes in comparing and ranking health insurance plans available to consumers. Through its web portal, HealthPocket enables users to search for health plans in their local area, facilitating the selection of options based on quality and cost. The platform integrates quality ratings from government and non-profit organizations with its own proprietary ranking system, allowing consumers to identify the highest quality and lowest priced health insurance. By streamlining the process of comparing health plans, HealthPocket aims to help individuals save on out-of-pocket healthcare costs.

EbixCash

Venture Round in 2007
EbixCash is India's largest end-to-end financial exchange, boasting a vast network of over 650,000 physical distribution outlets alongside a comprehensive online digital platform. The company integrates front-end distribution channels with robust back-end technology across various sectors, including payments solutions, travel, insurance, and financial technology. EbixCash holds a strong position in international remittance, foreign exchange, digital payments, domestic money remittance, prepaid cards, and travel services. Its business is organized into four key segments: Payments Solutions, Travel, Financial Technologies, and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Startups. Through its platform, EbixCash offers a range of services, such as domestic and international money remittance, foreign exchange, travel bookings, utility payments, lending, and wealth management, effectively addressing the financial needs of its customers.

Seel

Seel is the leading U.S e-commerce insurer. Trusted by 2,000+ merchants, from starting DTC brands to multibillion dollar marketplaces.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.