Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm established in 1998 that focuses on investing in early-stage companies across a diverse range of sectors. The firm targets technology-led businesses as well as non-technology opportunities in areas such as advertising and media, healthcare, education, financial services, and retail. It engages in various investment stages, including seed, early-stage, later-stage, and expansion-stage financing. Lightspeed specializes in debt financing for start-ups and growth companies while also exploring opportunities in consumer, enterprise, cleantech, and other markets. The firm is known for its strategic investments in innovative sectors, including big data, bitcoin, mobile technology, and software solutions.

Vaibhav Agrawal

Associate Partner

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Bhushan, Akshay

Partner

Chahal, Guru

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Kareem, Ansaf

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Will Leas

Partner

Liew, Jeremy

Partner

Hemant Mohapatra

Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Nicole Quinn

General Partner

Chris Schaepe

Co-Founder

Shan Shan

Partner

Adam Smith

Partner

Taub, Lolita

Scout

Twohig, Bradley

Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Vitkauskas, Rytis

Partner

Ye, Jerry

Partner, Data Platform

Past deals in Life Insurance

Notch

Seed Round in 2022
Notch provides simple and affordable insurance for digital assets. Our first product, launching in summer 2022, insures Instagram accounts against hacks. We'll be covering other social media accounts and NFTs in the future.

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 that uses a single API to connect software developers to commercial insurance carriers. Herald's API is used by software developers to obtain quotes from multiple carriers across multiple lines of business, including Workers' Compensation, Business Owners Policy (BOP), and General Liability.

Acko

Series D in 2021
Acko is an online insurance policy provider with its entire operations offered through the digital platform. It creates products and delivers opportunities in areas such as personalized insurance products based on user consumption behaviors. Acko offers bite-sized insurance products for drivers and others working in transportation and related sectors. It has also expanded its catalog and begun offering similar policies in healthcare.
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 the InsurSec provider for the digital age. By combining world-class technology with industry-leading insurance, At-Bay was designed from the ground up to empower businesses of every size to meet cyber risk head on. At-Bay Insurance Services, LLC provides insurance protection and security prevention solutions to close to 40,000 businesses in the US, safeguarding up to $800B in collective business revenue, and offers coverage by admitted and non-admitted insurers for Cyber, Technology Errors & Omissions (Tech E&O), and Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL). The At-Bay Group also includes an active full-stack insurance company and a cybersecurity company. At-Bay Security offers proprietary cybersecurity solutions including At-Bay Stance Managed Detection & Response (MDR).

EIS Group

Private Equity Round in 2021
EIS Group, Inc. develops software solutions tailored for the insurance industry, offering a range of products designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement. Its primary offerings include PolicyCore, an integrated tool for insurance product development and lifecycle management; BillingCore, which streamlines billing functions; and CustomerCore DXP, a digital experience platform for omnichannel interactions. Additionally, EIS provides core administration software through the EIS Suite, which encompasses policy administration, billing, claims, and customer engagement components. The company also offers specialized solutions such as ClaimCore for claims management, Pay-As-You-Drive for usage-based auto insurance, and various applications for distribution channel management and analytics. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, EIS Group operates globally, with a presence in North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Formerly known as Exigen Insurance Solutions, the company rebranded in 2014 and continues to focus on enabling insurers to innovate and streamline their operations.

Verak

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Verak offers better business insurance* for MSMEs and SMEs in India. Our goal is to be the preferred business insurance brand for 1M+ MSMEs by 2027. Our platform allows business owners to: - Generate a commercial insurance quotation within minutes - Get expert guidance on selecting the policy best suited to their business - Have one-click support for endorsements, claims, and everything in between Chat with us: https://bit.ly/VerakWA *All insurance policies are offered through Insure First Insurance Brokers (License no.673)

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 the InsurSec provider for the digital age. By combining world-class technology with industry-leading insurance, At-Bay was designed from the ground up to empower businesses of every size to meet cyber risk head on. At-Bay Insurance Services, LLC provides insurance protection and security prevention solutions to close to 40,000 businesses in the US, safeguarding up to $800B in collective business revenue, and offers coverage by admitted and non-admitted insurers for Cyber, Technology Errors & Omissions (Tech E&O), and Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL). The At-Bay Group also includes an active full-stack insurance company and a cybersecurity company. At-Bay Security offers proprietary cybersecurity solutions including At-Bay Stance Managed Detection & Response (MDR).

Ladder

Series C in 2020
Ladder is a digital life insurance company that offers flexible term coverage in minutes saving policyholders up to 40%. It uses an all-digital architecture and real-time underwriting to make life insurance as accessible, affordable, and beloved as it should be. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It offers coverage up to $8M in all 50 states.

At-Bay

Series B in 2020
At-Bay is the InsurSec provider for the digital age. By combining world-class technology with industry-leading insurance, At-Bay was designed from the ground up to empower businesses of every size to meet cyber risk head on. At-Bay Insurance Services, LLC provides insurance protection and security prevention solutions to close to 40,000 businesses in the US, safeguarding up to $800B in collective business revenue, and offers coverage by admitted and non-admitted insurers for Cyber, Technology Errors & Omissions (Tech E&O), and Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL). The At-Bay Group also includes an active full-stack insurance company and a cybersecurity company. At-Bay Security offers proprietary cybersecurity solutions including At-Bay Stance Managed Detection & Response (MDR).

Ladder

Series B in 2018
Ladder is a digital life insurance company that offers flexible term coverage in minutes saving policyholders up to 40%. It uses an all-digital architecture and real-time underwriting to make life insurance as accessible, affordable, and beloved as it should be. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It offers coverage up to $8M in all 50 states.

At-Bay

Seed Round in 2017
At-Bay is the InsurSec provider for the digital age. By combining world-class technology with industry-leading insurance, At-Bay was designed from the ground up to empower businesses of every size to meet cyber risk head on. At-Bay Insurance Services, LLC provides insurance protection and security prevention solutions to close to 40,000 businesses in the US, safeguarding up to $800B in collective business revenue, and offers coverage by admitted and non-admitted insurers for Cyber, Technology Errors & Omissions (Tech E&O), and Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL). The At-Bay Group also includes an active full-stack insurance company and a cybersecurity company. At-Bay Security offers proprietary cybersecurity solutions including At-Bay Stance Managed Detection & Response (MDR).

OneAssist

Series C in 2017
OneAssist is a protection & assistance services platform incorporated in June, 2011. Started by Co-founders Gagan Maini and Subrat Pani, the company raised its Series A finance round from marquee investors Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners. OneAssist closed its Series B financing round in July 2015 led by Assurant Solutions, along with Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Ladder

Series A in 2016
Ladder is a digital life insurance company that offers flexible term coverage in minutes saving policyholders up to 40%. It uses an all-digital architecture and real-time underwriting to make life insurance as accessible, affordable, and beloved as it should be. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It offers coverage up to $8M in all 50 states.

OneAssist

Series B in 2015
OneAssist is a protection & assistance services platform incorporated in June, 2011. Started by Co-founders Gagan Maini and Subrat Pani, the company raised its Series A finance round from marquee investors Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners. OneAssist closed its Series B financing round in July 2015 led by Assurant Solutions, along with Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Ladder

Seed Round in 2015
Ladder is a digital life insurance company that offers flexible term coverage in minutes saving policyholders up to 40%. It uses an all-digital architecture and real-time underwriting to make life insurance as accessible, affordable, and beloved as it should be. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It offers coverage up to $8M in all 50 states.

91JinRong

Series B in 2014
91Jinrong, a Chinese online financial intermediary. The company, which is a member of Microsoft Ventures Accelerator’s third class in China, matches potential consumers with corresponding financial institutions to receive personalized services. Founded by CEO Xu Zewei said, 91Jinrong has formed partnerships with over 300 financial institutions, including the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Standard Chartered Bank, Sunshine Insurance and China Continent Insurance, with over RMB 300 million in daily loan transactions, and more than 2,000 daily insurance transactions, serving hundreds of thousands of financial product consumers.

OneAssist

Venture Round in 2012
OneAssist is a protection & assistance services platform incorporated in June, 2011. Started by Co-founders Gagan Maini and Subrat Pani, the company raised its Series A finance round from marquee investors Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners. OneAssist closed its Series B financing round in July 2015 led by Assurant Solutions, along with Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

EIS Group

Venture Round in 2002
EIS Group, Inc. develops software solutions tailored for the insurance industry, offering a range of products designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement. Its primary offerings include PolicyCore, an integrated tool for insurance product development and lifecycle management; BillingCore, which streamlines billing functions; and CustomerCore DXP, a digital experience platform for omnichannel interactions. Additionally, EIS provides core administration software through the EIS Suite, which encompasses policy administration, billing, claims, and customer engagement components. The company also offers specialized solutions such as ClaimCore for claims management, Pay-As-You-Drive for usage-based auto insurance, and various applications for distribution channel management and analytics. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, EIS Group operates globally, with a presence in North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Formerly known as Exigen Insurance Solutions, the company rebranded in 2014 and continues to focus on enabling insurers to innovate and streamline their operations.
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