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

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Luke Beseda

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Ashley Brasier

Partner

Cai Wei

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Sun Daniel

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Sebastian Duesterhoeft

Partner

Barry Eggers

Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Faraz Fatemi

Partner

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Adam Goldberg

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

Hu Peipei

Investment Manager

Galym Imanbayev MD

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

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

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Will Leas

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Jonathan MacQuitty

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Ravi Mhatre

Managing Director

James Mi

Partner

Hemant Mohapatra

Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Antoine Moyroud

Partner

Paul Murphy

Partner

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Zac Pan

Associate Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Krish Parikh

Partner of Business Services

Nicole Quinn

General Partner

Adrian Nicholas Radu

Partner

Chris Schaepe

Co-Founder

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Semil Shah

Venture Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Shuvi Shrivastava

Partner

Ishaan Preet Singh

Investor

Bipul Sinha

Venture Partner

Bejul Somaia

Partner

Ajay Sudan

Venture Partner

Sydney Sykes

Partner

Rahul Taneja

Partner and Advisor

Alex Taussig

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Jason Wang

Partner

Nathan Wang

Vice President

Nathan Wu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

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

Romit Mehta

Vice President and Advisor

Rohil Bagga

Vice President and Advisor

Past deals in Manufacturing

Newmut Nanotechnology

Series B in 2025
Newmut Nano is a company with advanced technology in the domains of vapor deposition and high-temperature treatment reaction equipment both domestically and internationally. The principal products are experimental-grade and mass-production-grade fluidized bed reactors (FB-CVD), which are primarily employed in the manufacturing of carbon nanotube powder and the CVD coating of silicon-based anodes for lithium batteries.

Castelion

Series A in 2025
Castelion is a defense technology company that specializes in modernizing military systems. It applies advanced hardware development and manufacturing methods to address key national security challenges, focusing on affordability, scalability, and supply chain resilience. Castelion offers services like high-speed hypersonic testing, thermal protection systems, and avionics, designed to integrate with existing platforms and enhance military capabilities while mitigating these critical concerns.

Whizzo

Seed Round in 2025
Whizzo is a manufacturer specializing in materials science-driven production of engineered fashion and technical textiles. The company's expertise lies in developing and executing innovative textile blends, tailored for diverse applications across industries such as automotive, agriculture, and medical textiles. These blends enable businesses to create functional, durable, and impactful products with a focus on sustainability and design.

Chuangrui Spectrum

Seed Round in 2024
Chuangrui Spectrum specializes in the design and manufacture of time-resolved spectroscopy devices and equipment. Chuangrui Spectrum focuses mainly on research and development, as well as the manufacture and marketing of high-end scientific research equipment.

Keychain

Series A in 2024
Keychain is a CPG production platform that collaborates with retailers and brands to streamline and simplify the process of developing items that consumers adore.

RobCo

Series B in 2024
RobCo develops modular industrial robots designed for automation in manufacturing. Their innovative platform improves productivity, reduces costs, and enhances product quality by adapting to diverse applications and integrating seamlessly into existing production lines.

Keychain

Seed Round in 2023
Keychain is a CPG production platform that collaborates with retailers and brands to streamline and simplify the process of developing items that consumers adore.

Zetwerk

Series F in 2023
Zetwerk is an end-to-end manufacturing supply chain solutions provider. It operates an online marketplace connecting large manufacturers with vendors and suppliers for customized products used in industrial machines and equipment. The company offers items such as crane parts, doors, machine chassis, ladders, and services in fabrication, machining, casting, and forging. Zetwerk facilitates collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, execution tools for order fulfillment, and plans to host a third-party apps marketplace. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company was founded in 2018.

Zyod

Seed Round in 2023
Zyod is a global B2B marketplace for fashion brands seeking end-to-end apparel sourcing and manufacturing solutions. It offers fast turnaround times and low minimum order quantities (MOQs), enabling brands to efficiently produce international-grade products.

Jinjing Keji

Series A in 2022
Jinjing Keji manufactures cathode fluorescence system products. They are mainly in scientific research institutes, semiconductor industry, and electron microscope manufacturing. They provide testing services too in addition to selling the product.

Holo

Series B in 2021
Holo, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of 3D printed parts using advanced additive manufacturing techniques. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Holo utilizes a unique polymer binder platform that is compatible with various materials, including copper, ceramics, and composites. Their patented 3D photolithographic process allows for the simultaneous exposure of eight million voxels, enabling the production of complex geometries that are subsequently chemically processed and sintered to create finished parts. Holo's technology is tailored for high-quality digital manufacturing at scale, addressing the needs of performance-driven applications across diverse industries.

Zetwerk

Series E in 2021
Zetwerk is an end-to-end manufacturing supply chain solutions provider. It operates an online marketplace connecting large manufacturers with vendors and suppliers for customized products used in industrial machines and equipment. The company offers items such as crane parts, doors, machine chassis, ladders, and services in fabrication, machining, casting, and forging. Zetwerk facilitates collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, execution tools for order fulfillment, and plans to host a third-party apps marketplace. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company was founded in 2018.

Black Lake Technologies

Series C in 2021
Black Lake Technologies is a rapidly growing company that specializes in cloud-based technology designed to transform traditional manufacturing enterprises into data-driven smart factories. The company provides mobile, IoT, and web-based collaboration platforms that facilitate the acquisition, visualization, monitoring, and analysis of real-time manufacturing data. By offering algorithm-driven, flexible, and configurable systems, Black Lake enables factory staff, from top management to assembly line workers, to collaborate effectively, interpret data, and extract actionable insights. This innovation helps manufacturing enterprises, ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies, to shorten manufacturing cycles and enhance operational efficiency. With significant venture backing, Black Lake Technologies has raised over CNY 100 million to support its mission of revolutionizing the manufacturing landscape.

Zetwerk

Series D in 2021
Zetwerk is an end-to-end manufacturing supply chain solutions provider. It operates an online marketplace connecting large manufacturers with vendors and suppliers for customized products used in industrial machines and equipment. The company offers items such as crane parts, doors, machine chassis, ladders, and services in fabrication, machining, casting, and forging. Zetwerk facilitates collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, execution tools for order fulfillment, and plans to host a third-party apps marketplace. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company was founded in 2018.

Volansi

Series B in 2020
Volansi, Inc. is a logistics and transportation company specializing in the manufacture of heavy-payload drones designed for commercial, defense, and humanitarian use. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Concord, California, Volansi develops autonomous aerial delivery systems that enable time-critical shipments over long distances. The company's unmanned aerial vehicles are utilized across various industries, including construction, oil and gas, mining, and healthcare, providing on-demand and point-to-point delivery solutions. By focusing on fixed routes, Volansi addresses specific logistical challenges related to time and cost, enhancing the efficiency of goods delivery for enterprise customers.

Parsable

Series D in 2020
Parsable, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in workflow management solutions for industrial sectors, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and energy. The company offers the Parsable Connected Worker Platform, which transforms static, paper-based procedures into mobile and interactive work instructions. This platform allows industrial workers to utilize multimedia formats and collaborate in real-time, improving productivity, quality, and safety. Additionally, Parsable's solutions facilitate the collection of operational data, enabling organizations to gain insights into human work activities and enhance efficiency through data analysis, change tracking, and process training. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Wearable Intelligence, Inc., Parsable has expanded its presence with offices in Austin, Texas; Vancouver, Canada; and Kildare, Ireland.

Standard Robots

Series B in 2020
Standard Robots is a company based in Baoan, Guangdong, specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and Robot Internet of Things (RIoT) software systems. Established in 2016, the company serves industries such as semiconductors, auto parts, and energy by offering standardized solutions that enhance the flexibility and agility of mobile robots in manufacturing environments. Its focus on scalable applications and predictable outcomes allows clients to achieve intelligent logistics transformation through repeatable algorithm scenarios. By providing dedicated services, Standard Robots aims to improve operational efficiency and innovation in the sectors it serves.

Zetwerk

Series C in 2020
Zetwerk is an end-to-end manufacturing supply chain solutions provider. It operates an online marketplace connecting large manufacturers with vendors and suppliers for customized products used in industrial machines and equipment. The company offers items such as crane parts, doors, machine chassis, ladders, and services in fabrication, machining, casting, and forging. Zetwerk facilitates collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, execution tools for order fulfillment, and plans to host a third-party apps marketplace. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company was founded in 2018.

Zetwerk

Series B in 2019
Zetwerk is an end-to-end manufacturing supply chain solutions provider. It operates an online marketplace connecting large manufacturers with vendors and suppliers for customized products used in industrial machines and equipment. The company offers items such as crane parts, doors, machine chassis, ladders, and services in fabrication, machining, casting, and forging. Zetwerk facilitates collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, execution tools for order fulfillment, and plans to host a third-party apps marketplace. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company was founded in 2018.

Volansi

Series A in 2019
Volansi, Inc. is a logistics and transportation company specializing in the manufacture of heavy-payload drones designed for commercial, defense, and humanitarian use. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Concord, California, Volansi develops autonomous aerial delivery systems that enable time-critical shipments over long distances. The company's unmanned aerial vehicles are utilized across various industries, including construction, oil and gas, mining, and healthcare, providing on-demand and point-to-point delivery solutions. By focusing on fixed routes, Volansi addresses specific logistical challenges related to time and cost, enhancing the efficiency of goods delivery for enterprise customers.

Holo

Seed Round in 2019
Holo, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of 3D printed parts using advanced additive manufacturing techniques. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Holo utilizes a unique polymer binder platform that is compatible with various materials, including copper, ceramics, and composites. Their patented 3D photolithographic process allows for the simultaneous exposure of eight million voxels, enabling the production of complex geometries that are subsequently chemically processed and sintered to create finished parts. Holo's technology is tailored for high-quality digital manufacturing at scale, addressing the needs of performance-driven applications across diverse industries.

Phase Four

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2015, Phase Four specializes in developing electric propulsion systems for small satellites. Its signature product is the Radio Frequency Thruster (RFT), which offers significant cost savings, reduced size, and propellant flexibility while maintaining high performance. The company's solutions enable clients to maneuver satellites into various orbits economically.

Parsable

Series C in 2018
Parsable, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in workflow management solutions for industrial sectors, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and energy. The company offers the Parsable Connected Worker Platform, which transforms static, paper-based procedures into mobile and interactive work instructions. This platform allows industrial workers to utilize multimedia formats and collaborate in real-time, improving productivity, quality, and safety. Additionally, Parsable's solutions facilitate the collection of operational data, enabling organizations to gain insights into human work activities and enhance efficiency through data analysis, change tracking, and process training. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Wearable Intelligence, Inc., Parsable has expanded its presence with offices in Austin, Texas; Vancouver, Canada; and Kildare, Ireland.

Parsable

Seed Round in 2014
Parsable, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in workflow management solutions for industrial sectors, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and energy. The company offers the Parsable Connected Worker Platform, which transforms static, paper-based procedures into mobile and interactive work instructions. This platform allows industrial workers to utilize multimedia formats and collaborate in real-time, improving productivity, quality, and safety. Additionally, Parsable's solutions facilitate the collection of operational data, enabling organizations to gain insights into human work activities and enhance efficiency through data analysis, change tracking, and process training. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Wearable Intelligence, Inc., Parsable has expanded its presence with offices in Austin, Texas; Vancouver, Canada; and Kildare, Ireland.

Elementum

Series B in 2014
Elementum SCM, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing applications for supply chain management, aimed at simplifying procurement, logistics, and manufacturing operations. Founded in 2012 and based in Mountain View, California, Elementum offers a suite of mobile-first applications that include tools for supplier management, logistics, shop floor monitoring, inventory management, and supply chain insights. The company's platform utilizes a unique product graph to analyze vast amounts of data, providing businesses with actionable insights and early warning signals to address potential disruptions. By serving professionals in logistics, operations, procurement, and risk management, Elementum enables companies to enhance their supply chain efficiency and proactively manage risks and performance indicators.

Stion

Private Equity Round in 2012
Stion Corporation is a manufacturer of thin-film solar modules, established in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with a manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The company specializes in developing high-efficiency solar modules that offer reduced material and processing costs, enhancing their power output and reliability. Stion’s products are designed for a variety of applications, including residential, commercial, utility, and off-grid uses. The company markets its solar modules through a network of authorized dealers both in the United States and internationally. By utilizing innovative cell architecture and all-weather construction, Stion aims to lower the overall costs of electricity and improve the efficiency of solar power generation.

Stion

Private Equity Round in 2011
Stion Corporation is a manufacturer of thin-film solar modules, established in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with a manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The company specializes in developing high-efficiency solar modules that offer reduced material and processing costs, enhancing their power output and reliability. Stion’s products are designed for a variety of applications, including residential, commercial, utility, and off-grid uses. The company markets its solar modules through a network of authorized dealers both in the United States and internationally. By utilizing innovative cell architecture and all-weather construction, Stion aims to lower the overall costs of electricity and improve the efficiency of solar power generation.

Stion

Series D in 2010
Stion Corporation is a manufacturer of thin-film solar modules, established in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with a manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The company specializes in developing high-efficiency solar modules that offer reduced material and processing costs, enhancing their power output and reliability. Stion’s products are designed for a variety of applications, including residential, commercial, utility, and off-grid uses. The company markets its solar modules through a network of authorized dealers both in the United States and internationally. By utilizing innovative cell architecture and all-weather construction, Stion aims to lower the overall costs of electricity and improve the efficiency of solar power generation.

Stion

Series B in 2007
Stion Corporation is a manufacturer of thin-film solar modules, established in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with a manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The company specializes in developing high-efficiency solar modules that offer reduced material and processing costs, enhancing their power output and reliability. Stion’s products are designed for a variety of applications, including residential, commercial, utility, and off-grid uses. The company markets its solar modules through a network of authorized dealers both in the United States and internationally. By utilizing innovative cell architecture and all-weather construction, Stion aims to lower the overall costs of electricity and improve the efficiency of solar power generation.

Mercantila

Venture Round in 2006
Mercantila is a San Francisco-based retailer operating an online chain of specialty stores. The company offers a wide range of fitness and sports equipment, including elliptical trainers, exercise bikes, home gyms, and more, as well as products for children and babies such as strollers, cribs, and play kitchens.

D2Audio

Series D in 2006
D2Audio Corporation specializes in the manufacturing and supply of intelligent digital amplifiers, which are unique in the market. The company offers a comprehensive range of cost-effective and powerful multi-channel amplifier modules designed for high-quality audio equipment across various sectors, including consumer electronics, commercial applications, and the automotive industry. In addition to its amplifier products, D2Audio provides integrated circuit platforms tailored for digital media applications. The company also offers technical support services to its clients, ensuring effective implementation and operation of its audio solutions.

Pixer Technology

Series A in 2006
Pixer Technology engages in the design, manufacture, and supply of semiconductor capital equipment to integrated circuit manufacturers and mask makers. It provides CDC200, a critical dimensions control tool that is used in mask, wafer/lithography, system on a chip and shuttle mask, and multiple critical dimensions control applications; and Galileo, a DUV metrology tool that is used in reticle requalification and photo mask blank grading applications. The company's products are used to measure, correct, improve, and selectively optimize photolithography masks that are used to imprint an integrated circuit design onto wafers in the manufacturing process.

SemEquip

Series F in 2005
SemEquip, Inc., established in 2000 and headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts, specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of cluster ion implantation sub-systems and ion source materials. These products are crucial for the production of logic and memory chips within the semiconductor industry. The company focuses on providing high-quality implant materials and systems to support advanced chip manufacturing processes.

Coherent | Nufern

Venture Round in 2005
Coherent | Nufern is a telecommunications company that specializes in the manufacturing of application-specific optical fibers. The company produces a range of fibers, including earth-doped fibers for lasers and amplifiers, gyroscope fibers, and polarization-maintaining fibers suitable for aerospace applications. Additionally, Coherent | Nufern offers extreme duty and radiation-hard fibers, photosensitive fibers, and single-mode fibers. The company also develops engineered fiber laser and amplifier modules for scientific applications and original equipment manufacturer integration, along with complete fiber laser systems designed for a variety of uses.

D2Audio

Series C in 2005
D2Audio Corporation specializes in the manufacturing and supply of intelligent digital amplifiers, which are unique in the market. The company offers a comprehensive range of cost-effective and powerful multi-channel amplifier modules designed for high-quality audio equipment across various sectors, including consumer electronics, commercial applications, and the automotive industry. In addition to its amplifier products, D2Audio provides integrated circuit platforms tailored for digital media applications. The company also offers technical support services to its clients, ensuring effective implementation and operation of its audio solutions.

D2Audio

Series B in 2003
D2Audio Corporation specializes in the manufacturing and supply of intelligent digital amplifiers, which are unique in the market. The company offers a comprehensive range of cost-effective and powerful multi-channel amplifier modules designed for high-quality audio equipment across various sectors, including consumer electronics, commercial applications, and the automotive industry. In addition to its amplifier products, D2Audio provides integrated circuit platforms tailored for digital media applications. The company also offers technical support services to its clients, ensuring effective implementation and operation of its audio solutions.
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