Lightspeed Venture Partners

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

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Associate Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Luke Beseda

Partner

Past deals in Insurance

Bachatt

Seed Round in 2025
Bachatt is a financial services platform designed for self-employed individuals in India, who earn daily but face challenges managing their finances due to infrequent, large expenses and variable income. The company's software enables users to save daily, track their progress transparently, and securely store funds through UPI and banking institutions. By establishing financial discipline, Bachatt empowers users to access a range of financial products, such as loans, insurance, and high-yield savings, at more favorable terms.

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 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 specializing in insurance technology. It develops software for the insurance industry, focusing on data-driven risk assessment and underwriting efficiency.

Shivalik Small Finance Bank

Venture Round in 2024
Shivalik Small Finance Bank is a technology-driven retail bank focused on small and underserved segments, delivering digitally oriented, affordable products and a differentiated customer experience. It operates on a cloud-based architecture powered by Infosys Finacle Core Banking and Digital Banking Suite, enabling scalable online and mobile banking. The bank supports UPI, IMPS, NEFT/RTGS and is a direct member of the National Financial Switch. It serves a broad client base with over 4.5 lakh customers and 15,000 self-help groups, and operates through 31 branches and more than 250 banking agents across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand. The bank distributes insurance products as a corporate agent and collaborates with technology and insurance providers including Infosys EdgeVerve, FIS, Ctrl-S.

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.

Resilience Cyber Risk Solution

Series D in 2023
Resilience integrates cybersecurity, cyber insurance, and cyber risk management for middle and large organizations. Founded by experts from the US military and intelligence communities, it offers risk quantification software, cybersecurity expertise, and A+ rated cyber insurance. Backed by leading technology investment firms, Resilience aims to enhance global cyber resilience.

Flow Specialty (Previously Capitola)

Series A in 2023
Flow is the Next-Gen Specialty Brokerage for commercial insurance. We blend human expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver access to top markets.

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.

Resilience Cyber Risk Solution

Series C in 2021
Resilience integrates cybersecurity, cyber insurance, and cyber risk management for middle and large organizations. Founded by experts from the US military and intelligence communities, it offers risk quantification software, cybersecurity expertise, and A+ rated cyber insurance. Backed by leading technology investment firms, Resilience aims to enhance global cyber resilience.

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.

Flow Specialty (Previously Capitola)

Seed Round in 2021
Flow is the Next-Gen Specialty Brokerage for commercial insurance. We blend human expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver access to top markets.

At-Bay

Series D in 2021
At-Bay is a cyber insurance and risk management company that underwrites tailored policies addressing information privacy, network security, business disruptions, cyber extortion, financial fraud, and media risk. It provides security assessments and exposure analysis to identify and mitigate cyber risk and combines proprietary technology with insurance to offer proactive risk management alongside coverage for Cyber, Tech E&O, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability. The company operates an InsurSec platform that analyzes, models, and predicts cyber risks to tailor coverage for clients and brokers, and it delivers proprietary cybersecurity solutions such as Stance MDR. Based in Mountain View, California, with a development center in Tel Aviv, At-Bay serves thousands of US businesses through admitted and non-admitted carriers, aligning insurance protection with proactive security controls to help organizations manage digital risk.

EIS Group Software

Private Equity Round in 2021
EIS Group, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions tailored for the insurance industry. Based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to enhance various aspects of insurance operations. Key offerings include PolicyCore for integrated product development, BillingCore for account and policy-level billing management, and CustomerCore DXP, a digital experience platform for omnichannel interaction. EIS Suite serves as a core administration solution encompassing policy administration, billing, claims, and customer engagement. The company also provides ClaimCore for property and casualty claims management and a Pay-As-You-Drive solution for usage-based auto insurance. Additionally, EIS Group delivers various services such as distribution channel management, customer relationship management, and business intelligence reporting. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Exigen Insurance Solutions, EIS Group operates globally, with a focus on enabling insurers to optimize their business models and improve customer engagement through innovative technology.

Verak

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Verak is a company focused on delivering enhanced business insurance solutions for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India. The company aims to establish itself as the preferred insurance brand for over one million MSMEs by 2027. Verak's online platform empowers business owners to generate commercial insurance quotations in minutes and provides expert guidance for selecting the most suitable policies for their needs. Its offerings include various types of insurance, such as Fire Insurance, Machinery Breakdown Insurance, Workmen's Compensation Insurance, Director's and Officer's Insurance, and General Liability Insurance. Verak also facilitates easy access to support for endorsements and claims, ensuring that business owners can effectively protect their assets like shops, offices, and warehouses.

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 is a cyber insurance and risk management company that underwrites tailored policies addressing information privacy, network security, business disruptions, cyber extortion, financial fraud, and media risk. It provides security assessments and exposure analysis to identify and mitigate cyber risk and combines proprietary technology with insurance to offer proactive risk management alongside coverage for Cyber, Tech E&O, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability. The company operates an InsurSec platform that analyzes, models, and predicts cyber risks to tailor coverage for clients and brokers, and it delivers proprietary cybersecurity solutions such as Stance MDR. Based in Mountain View, California, with a development center in Tel Aviv, At-Bay serves thousands of US businesses through admitted and non-admitted carriers, aligning insurance protection with proactive security controls to help organizations manage digital risk.

Ladder

Series C in 2020
Ladder is a digital life insurance company founded in 2015. It offers flexible term coverage up to $8M across all U.S. states, with an all-digital application process and real-time underwriting, aiming to make life insurance more accessible and affordable.

At-Bay

Series B in 2020
At-Bay is a cyber insurance and risk management company that underwrites tailored policies addressing information privacy, network security, business disruptions, cyber extortion, financial fraud, and media risk. It provides security assessments and exposure analysis to identify and mitigate cyber risk and combines proprietary technology with insurance to offer proactive risk management alongside coverage for Cyber, Tech E&O, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability. The company operates an InsurSec platform that analyzes, models, and predicts cyber risks to tailor coverage for clients and brokers, and it delivers proprietary cybersecurity solutions such as Stance MDR. Based in Mountain View, California, with a development center in Tel Aviv, At-Bay serves thousands of US businesses through admitted and non-admitted carriers, aligning insurance protection with proactive security controls to help organizations manage digital risk.

Resilience Cyber Risk Solution

Venture Round in 2019
Resilience integrates cybersecurity, cyber insurance, and cyber risk management for middle and large organizations. Founded by experts from the US military and intelligence communities, it offers risk quantification software, cybersecurity expertise, and A+ rated cyber insurance. Backed by leading technology investment firms, Resilience aims to enhance global cyber resilience.

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.

Ladder

Series B in 2018
Ladder is a digital life insurance company founded in 2015. It offers flexible term coverage up to $8M across all U.S. states, with an all-digital application process and real-time underwriting, aiming to make life insurance more accessible and affordable.

At-Bay

Seed Round in 2017
At-Bay is a cyber insurance and risk management company that underwrites tailored policies addressing information privacy, network security, business disruptions, cyber extortion, financial fraud, and media risk. It provides security assessments and exposure analysis to identify and mitigate cyber risk and combines proprietary technology with insurance to offer proactive risk management alongside coverage for Cyber, Tech E&O, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability. The company operates an InsurSec platform that analyzes, models, and predicts cyber risks to tailor coverage for clients and brokers, and it delivers proprietary cybersecurity solutions such as Stance MDR. Based in Mountain View, California, with a development center in Tel Aviv, At-Bay serves thousands of US businesses through admitted and non-admitted carriers, aligning insurance protection with proactive security controls to help organizations manage digital risk.

OneAssist Consumer Solutions

Series C in 2017
Founded in 2011, OneAssist Consumer Solutions provides assistance and protection services for customers' daily essentials. It offers plans such as MobileAssist (for smartphone damage/theft), WalletAssist (for card blocking, ID replacement), EverydayAssist (for appliance warranties), and TripAssist (for travel emergencies). Headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Ladder

Series A in 2016
Ladder is a digital life insurance company founded in 2015. It offers flexible term coverage up to $8M across all U.S. states, with an all-digital application process and real-time underwriting, aiming to make life insurance more accessible and affordable.

OneAssist Consumer Solutions

Series B in 2015
Founded in 2011, OneAssist Consumer Solutions provides assistance and protection services for customers' daily essentials. It offers plans such as MobileAssist (for smartphone damage/theft), WalletAssist (for card blocking, ID replacement), EverydayAssist (for appliance warranties), and TripAssist (for travel emergencies). Headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Ladder

Seed Round in 2015
Ladder is a digital life insurance company founded in 2015. It offers flexible term coverage up to $8M across all U.S. states, with an all-digital application process and real-time underwriting, aiming to make life insurance more accessible and affordable.

91JinRong

Series B in 2014
91JinRong.com Inc. is an online financial product sales and services platform based in Beijing, China, with an additional office in Shanghai. Founded in 2011, the company operates as a financial intermediary, connecting consumers with suitable financial institutions to offer personalized loan and insurance services. By leveraging the personal information and needs of users, 91JinRong matches them with appropriate products from a network of over 300 financial partners, including prominent banks and insurance companies. The platform facilitates significant daily transaction volumes, handling over RMB 300 million in loans and more than 2,000 insurance transactions, thereby serving hundreds of thousands of consumers seeking financial solutions.

SureAuto

Series B in 2012
SureAuto Corporation is a retailer of used cars based in Beijing, China. The company specializes in the sale of second-hand automobiles, focusing on providing quality vehicles to its customers. SureAuto offers a range of services, including warranties, maintenance, insurance, and repurchase guarantees, which ensure that consumers can purchase reliable vehicles at reasonable prices. By prioritizing customer satisfaction and vehicle quality, SureAuto positions itself as a trusted option in the used car market.

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.

OneAssist Consumer Solutions

Venture Round in 2012
Founded in 2011, OneAssist Consumer Solutions provides assistance and protection services for customers' daily essentials. It offers plans such as MobileAssist (for smartphone damage/theft), WalletAssist (for card blocking, ID replacement), EverydayAssist (for appliance warranties), and TripAssist (for travel emergencies). Headquartered in Mumbai, India.

EIS Group Software

Venture Round in 2002
EIS Group, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions tailored for the insurance industry. Based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to enhance various aspects of insurance operations. Key offerings include PolicyCore for integrated product development, BillingCore for account and policy-level billing management, and CustomerCore DXP, a digital experience platform for omnichannel interaction. EIS Suite serves as a core administration solution encompassing policy administration, billing, claims, and customer engagement. The company also provides ClaimCore for property and casualty claims management and a Pay-As-You-Drive solution for usage-based auto insurance. Additionally, EIS Group delivers various services such as distribution channel management, customer relationship management, and business intelligence reporting. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Exigen Insurance Solutions, EIS Group operates globally, with a focus on enabling insurers to optimize their business models and improve customer engagement through innovative technology.

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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