Lightspeed Europe

Lightspeed Europe is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage and growth investments across various sectors, including consumer, health, and fintech. With its headquarters in Menlo Park, California, and regional offices in Europe, Israel, India, and China, Lightspeed aims to identify and support innovative companies that can disrupt traditional markets. The firm invests in a wide range of industries, such as enterprise technology, e-commerce, software, and biotechnology, providing both equity and debt financing. Lightspeed has a particular interest in technology-led businesses, as well as opportunities in advertising, media, healthcare, education, and retail. Its investment strategy emphasizes the provision of capital along with ongoing consulting and advisory services to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses effectively.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Associate Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner and Head of Gaming

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Venture Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Ashley Brasier

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Barry Eggers

Founder and Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Faraz Fatemi

Partner, Consumer

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Vivek Gambhir

Venture Partner

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Lisa Han

Partner

Dat Han

Senior Associate

Rob Horton JD

COO

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Arsham Memarzadeh

Partner

Michael Mignano

Partner, Consumer

Hemant Mohapatra

Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Antoine Moyroud

Partner

Eric O'Brien

Affiliated Partner

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Nicole Quinn

General Partner

Adrian Radu

Partner

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Aditya Sharma

Partner, Growth Equity - India and Asia-Pacific

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Alex Taussig

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Nathan Wu

Partner, Growth

Mark Xu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Past deals in Life Insurance

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
Operator of a commercial insurance platform intended to help fleets to improve safety and reduce costs. The company's platform offers AI-powered insights and continuous risk monitoring fleets to understand driving and improve safety performance, which ultimately reduces accidents and also creates quality and easy-to-use experiences, enabling clients to avail themselves of insurance services conveniently.

Seel

Series A in 2022
Kover, formerly known as Omnipool, is an online insurance platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing customized insurance solutions tailored for freelancers and individuals engaged in everyday activities. Kover offers a range of products, including iPhone protection insurance and income loss protection for Uber and Lyft drivers, all accessible through its blockchain-based platform. By focusing on common, everyday risks rather than infrequent catastrophes, Kover aims to create a new category of insurance that delivers peace of mind to its users.

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 General Insurance Limited is a digital insurance company based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2016 by Varun Dua and Ruchi Deepak. The company specializes in providing micro-insurance products through an entirely online platform. Its offerings include various types of motor insurance, such as car and two-wheeler insurance, as well as specialized policies like Ola Trip Insurance for cab passengers. Acko focuses on personalized insurance solutions tailored to users' consumption behaviors and has expanded its product range to include healthcare-related insurance. By leveraging data and analytics, Acko aims to deliver a seamless and transparent insurance purchasing experience, making it easier for consumers to access a wide array of insurance products.
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, Inc. specializes in cyber insurance underwriting and risk management services, offering customized policies that cover information privacy, network security, cyber extortion, and financial fraud, among other areas. The company focuses on comprehensive risk assessment and proactive security analysis to help clients navigate and mitigate cyber risks effectively. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, At-Bay also operates a research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Through its innovative digital insurance platform, At-Bay supports clients and brokers in managing digital risks, enabling businesses to adopt new technologies confidently while addressing the persistent threat of cyber incidents.

EIS Group

Private Equity Round in 2021
EIS Group, Inc. develops software solutions tailored for the insurance industry, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and customer engagement. The company offers a range of products, including PolicyCore, a tool for insurance product development and lifecycle management; BillingCore, which facilitates account and policy-level billing functions; and CustomerCore DXP, a digital experience platform for omnichannel interactions. Additionally, EIS provides ClaimCore for property and casualty claims management and a suite of core administration software, including components for policy administration, billing, and customer engagement. The company also features solutions such as Pay-As-You-Drive for usage-based auto insurance, DistributionCore for managing distribution channels, and Dynamic Analytics for business reporting. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, EIS Group operates globally, offering its services primarily to insurers while leveraging existing IT infrastructure to streamline operations.

Verak

Pre Seed Round in 2021
BimaPe simplifies Insurance and its Management for individuals and families across India. We are not in the business of selling insurance, we are in the business of helping consumers make informed insurance decisions. Our goal is to put your insurance on "autopilot" -- 'BimaPe Bharosa Karo'

Nirvana Insurance

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a commercial insurance platform intended to help fleets to improve safety and reduce costs. The company's platform offers AI-powered insights and continuous risk monitoring fleets to understand driving and improve safety performance, which ultimately reduces accidents and also creates quality and easy-to-use experiences, enabling clients to avail themselves of insurance services conveniently.

At-Bay

Series C in 2020
At-Bay, Inc. specializes in cyber insurance underwriting and risk management services, offering customized policies that cover information privacy, network security, cyber extortion, and financial fraud, among other areas. The company focuses on comprehensive risk assessment and proactive security analysis to help clients navigate and mitigate cyber risks effectively. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, At-Bay also operates a research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Through its innovative digital insurance platform, At-Bay supports clients and brokers in managing digital risks, enabling businesses to adopt new technologies confidently while addressing the persistent threat of cyber incidents.

Ladder

Series C in 2020
Ladder Financial Inc. is an online platform that specializes in term life insurance services, operating from Palo Alto, California since its incorporation in 2015. The company offers instant, fully underwritten life insurance policies directly to consumers, simplifying the application process by removing the need for commissioned sales agents. Ladder aims to address the significant life insurance gap in the United States by providing competitive pricing, transparency, and flexible coverage options that can be adjusted or canceled at any time. By leveraging advanced technology and a direct-to-consumer model, Ladder seeks to enhance accessibility and fairness in life insurance, ultimately supporting underinsured families and communities.

At-Bay

Series B in 2020
At-Bay, Inc. specializes in cyber insurance underwriting and risk management services, offering customized policies that cover information privacy, network security, cyber extortion, and financial fraud, among other areas. The company focuses on comprehensive risk assessment and proactive security analysis to help clients navigate and mitigate cyber risks effectively. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, At-Bay also operates a research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Through its innovative digital insurance platform, At-Bay supports clients and brokers in managing digital risks, enabling businesses to adopt new technologies confidently while addressing the persistent threat of cyber incidents.

Ladder

Series B in 2018
Ladder Financial Inc. is an online platform that specializes in term life insurance services, operating from Palo Alto, California since its incorporation in 2015. The company offers instant, fully underwritten life insurance policies directly to consumers, simplifying the application process by removing the need for commissioned sales agents. Ladder aims to address the significant life insurance gap in the United States by providing competitive pricing, transparency, and flexible coverage options that can be adjusted or canceled at any time. By leveraging advanced technology and a direct-to-consumer model, Ladder seeks to enhance accessibility and fairness in life insurance, ultimately supporting underinsured families and communities.

At-Bay

Seed Round in 2017
At-Bay, Inc. specializes in cyber insurance underwriting and risk management services, offering customized policies that cover information privacy, network security, cyber extortion, and financial fraud, among other areas. The company focuses on comprehensive risk assessment and proactive security analysis to help clients navigate and mitigate cyber risks effectively. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, At-Bay also operates a research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Through its innovative digital insurance platform, At-Bay supports clients and brokers in managing digital risks, enabling businesses to adopt new technologies confidently while addressing the persistent threat of cyber incidents.

OneAssist

Series C in 2017
OneAssist Consumer Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai-based company that specializes in assistance and protection services, helping customers manage disruptions in their daily lives. Founded in 2011, OneAssist offers a range of products designed to protect against various risks such as wallet loss, smartphone theft, data loss, and damage to personal items. Key offerings include the MobileAssist Plan, which covers insurance for damaged or stolen phones and facilitates device registration; WalletAssist programs for blocking cards and replacing important documents; and EverydayAssist and TripAssist services that provide extended warranty support for home appliances and emergency travel assistance. The company aims to support individuals during challenging situations, ensuring they can quickly recover from losses and continue their daily activities.

Ladder

Series A in 2016
Ladder Financial Inc. is an online platform that specializes in term life insurance services, operating from Palo Alto, California since its incorporation in 2015. The company offers instant, fully underwritten life insurance policies directly to consumers, simplifying the application process by removing the need for commissioned sales agents. Ladder aims to address the significant life insurance gap in the United States by providing competitive pricing, transparency, and flexible coverage options that can be adjusted or canceled at any time. By leveraging advanced technology and a direct-to-consumer model, Ladder seeks to enhance accessibility and fairness in life insurance, ultimately supporting underinsured families and communities.

OneAssist

Series B in 2015
OneAssist Consumer Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai-based company that specializes in assistance and protection services, helping customers manage disruptions in their daily lives. Founded in 2011, OneAssist offers a range of products designed to protect against various risks such as wallet loss, smartphone theft, data loss, and damage to personal items. Key offerings include the MobileAssist Plan, which covers insurance for damaged or stolen phones and facilitates device registration; WalletAssist programs for blocking cards and replacing important documents; and EverydayAssist and TripAssist services that provide extended warranty support for home appliances and emergency travel assistance. The company aims to support individuals during challenging situations, ensuring they can quickly recover from losses and continue their daily activities.

Ladder

Seed Round in 2015
Ladder Financial Inc. is an online platform that specializes in term life insurance services, operating from Palo Alto, California since its incorporation in 2015. The company offers instant, fully underwritten life insurance policies directly to consumers, simplifying the application process by removing the need for commissioned sales agents. Ladder aims to address the significant life insurance gap in the United States by providing competitive pricing, transparency, and flexible coverage options that can be adjusted or canceled at any time. By leveraging advanced technology and a direct-to-consumer model, Ladder seeks to enhance accessibility and fairness in life insurance, ultimately supporting underinsured families and communities.

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.

OneAssist

Venture Round in 2012
OneAssist Consumer Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai-based company that specializes in assistance and protection services, helping customers manage disruptions in their daily lives. Founded in 2011, OneAssist offers a range of products designed to protect against various risks such as wallet loss, smartphone theft, data loss, and damage to personal items. Key offerings include the MobileAssist Plan, which covers insurance for damaged or stolen phones and facilitates device registration; WalletAssist programs for blocking cards and replacing important documents; and EverydayAssist and TripAssist services that provide extended warranty support for home appliances and emergency travel assistance. The company aims to support individuals during challenging situations, ensuring they can quickly recover from losses and continue their daily activities.

OneAssist

Venture Round in 2012
OneAssist Consumer Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai-based company that specializes in assistance and protection services, helping customers manage disruptions in their daily lives. Founded in 2011, OneAssist offers a range of products designed to protect against various risks such as wallet loss, smartphone theft, data loss, and damage to personal items. Key offerings include the MobileAssist Plan, which covers insurance for damaged or stolen phones and facilitates device registration; WalletAssist programs for blocking cards and replacing important documents; and EverydayAssist and TripAssist services that provide extended warranty support for home appliances and emergency travel assistance. The company aims to support individuals during challenging situations, ensuring they can quickly recover from losses and continue their daily activities.

EIS Group

Venture Round in 2002
EIS Group, Inc. develops software solutions tailored for the insurance industry, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and customer engagement. The company offers a range of products, including PolicyCore, a tool for insurance product development and lifecycle management; BillingCore, which facilitates account and policy-level billing functions; and CustomerCore DXP, a digital experience platform for omnichannel interactions. Additionally, EIS provides ClaimCore for property and casualty claims management and a suite of core administration software, including components for policy administration, billing, and customer engagement. The company also features solutions such as Pay-As-You-Drive for usage-based auto insurance, DistributionCore for managing distribution channels, and Dynamic Analytics for business reporting. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, EIS Group operates globally, offering its services primarily to insurers while leveraging existing IT infrastructure to streamline operations.
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