Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that backs startups across enterprise software, consumer technologies, fintech, healthtech, and cleantech from seed through growth stages. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, it maintains offices in Beijing, Shanghai, New Delhi, and Herzliya to engage markets in the United States, Asia, and Israel. The firm focuses on technology-enabled businesses and has supported companies across software, mobile, data, e-commerce, and services, spanning early-stage to expansion rounds. It offers strategic guidance, network access, and capital, and has historically included debt financing as part of its investment approach. With a multi-region footprint and a broad multi-stage mandate, Lightspeed seeks to partner with entrepreneurs to scale innovative companies globally.

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

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

Sun Daniel

Partner

Sydney Sykes

Partner

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

Past deals in Media

Seekho

Series A in 2024
Seekho is a discovery and learning platform that specializes in creating and sharing educational videos. It provides a diverse range of engaging, bite-sized content across various categories, including technology, finance, business, self-help, creativity, and health. The platform is designed to cater to users in regional Indian languages, making learning more accessible and inclusive. Content is curated by experts to ensure a high-quality educational experience, allowing users to enhance their knowledge and skills in an enjoyable format. Users can create and share their own short videos, fostering a community of learners and knowledge contributors.

Pocket FM

Series D in 2024
Pocket FM, established in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates a web-based mobile application offering a vernacular audio sharing platform. It provides users access to a wide range of audio content, including news, finance, stories, and entertainment, in local Indian languages and English. The platform specializes in long-form audio entertainment, with a focus on diverse and engaging content across various genres such as fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror, and thriller. It enables users to share and listen to audios, fostering direct communication with creators worldwide, including podcasts.

Medallion

Series A in 2023
Medallion is a New York City-based company in the media and entertainment sector, launched in 2020. It has developed a blockchain-based platform aimed at connecting artists with their fans. This platform enables users to create digital environments and foster communities while facilitating the exchange of digital goods. By leveraging this technology, Medallion assists artists in enhancing fan engagement, gaining actionable insights, and maximizing their economic potential.

ForceField IO

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Patent-pending APIs for verification & real-time detection of fraud, spoofing, deepfakes, cyber attacks for any type of streaming media.

Alloy

Venture Round in 2022
Alloy is a technology company specializing in identity verification solutions for financial institutions. It offers an API-driven platform that simplifies fraud detection and compliance processes such as KYC, AML, and fraud prevention.

MUNI

Series A in 2022
Muni is an event management company that promotes reflection and discussion in order to create a more mindful and livable world. They accomplish this through content (such as the Muni on This podcast), research, and community-building activities.

Pocket FM

Series B in 2021
Pocket FM, established in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates a web-based mobile application offering a vernacular audio sharing platform. It provides users access to a wide range of audio content, including news, finance, stories, and entertainment, in local Indian languages and English. The platform specializes in long-form audio entertainment, with a focus on diverse and engaging content across various genres such as fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror, and thriller. It enables users to share and listen to audios, fostering direct communication with creators worldwide, including podcasts.

Alloy

Series C in 2021
Alloy is a technology company specializing in identity verification solutions for financial institutions. It offers an API-driven platform that simplifies fraud detection and compliance processes such as KYC, AML, and fraud prevention.

FrontRow

Series A in 2021
FrontRow is an online learning platform established in 2020 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The company focuses on creative arts, hobbies, and sports, providing a space for individuals to pursue their passions. Its platform offers a variety of courses in areas such as cricket, music, and comedy, taught by industry celebrities. By facilitating regular activities, competitions, and peer engagement, FrontRow enables learners to practice and showcase their talents, fostering a vibrant community of creative enthusiasts.

Pocket FM

Series A in 2020
Pocket FM, established in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates a web-based mobile application offering a vernacular audio sharing platform. It provides users access to a wide range of audio content, including news, finance, stories, and entertainment, in local Indian languages and English. The platform specializes in long-form audio entertainment, with a focus on diverse and engaging content across various genres such as fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror, and thriller. It enables users to share and listen to audios, fostering direct communication with creators worldwide, including podcasts.

FrontRow

Venture Round in 2020
FrontRow is an online learning platform established in 2020 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The company focuses on creative arts, hobbies, and sports, providing a space for individuals to pursue their passions. Its platform offers a variety of courses in areas such as cricket, music, and comedy, taught by industry celebrities. By facilitating regular activities, competitions, and peer engagement, FrontRow enables learners to practice and showcase their talents, fostering a vibrant community of creative enthusiasts.

Pocket FM

Seed Round in 2018
Pocket FM, established in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates a web-based mobile application offering a vernacular audio sharing platform. It provides users access to a wide range of audio content, including news, finance, stories, and entertainment, in local Indian languages and English. The platform specializes in long-form audio entertainment, with a focus on diverse and engaging content across various genres such as fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror, and thriller. It enables users to share and listen to audios, fostering direct communication with creators worldwide, including podcasts.

Cheddar

Series D in 2018
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates live news networks aimed at delivering fresh perspectives on business, technology, culture, and innovation. With a monthly viewership exceeding 6.5 million, Cheddar broadcasts its content across various platforms, including SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The company runs two primary networks: Cheddar, which focuses on business news highlighting innovative executives and technologies, and Cheddar Big News, a general news network catering to a younger audience. Broadcasting from notable locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and a street-level studio in New York's Flatiron Building, Cheddar seeks to provide an authentic voice that reflects the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of its viewers, enabling them to access live and on-demand news. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar aims to redefine news consumption in a post-cable era.

Cheddar

Series C in 2017
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates live news networks aimed at delivering fresh perspectives on business, technology, culture, and innovation. With a monthly viewership exceeding 6.5 million, Cheddar broadcasts its content across various platforms, including SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The company runs two primary networks: Cheddar, which focuses on business news highlighting innovative executives and technologies, and Cheddar Big News, a general news network catering to a younger audience. Broadcasting from notable locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and a street-level studio in New York's Flatiron Building, Cheddar seeks to provide an authentic voice that reflects the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of its viewers, enabling them to access live and on-demand news. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar aims to redefine news consumption in a post-cable era.

Cheddar

Series B in 2016
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates live news networks aimed at delivering fresh perspectives on business, technology, culture, and innovation. With a monthly viewership exceeding 6.5 million, Cheddar broadcasts its content across various platforms, including SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The company runs two primary networks: Cheddar, which focuses on business news highlighting innovative executives and technologies, and Cheddar Big News, a general news network catering to a younger audience. Broadcasting from notable locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and a street-level studio in New York's Flatiron Building, Cheddar seeks to provide an authentic voice that reflects the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of its viewers, enabling them to access live and on-demand news. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar aims to redefine news consumption in a post-cable era.

Outbrain

Series E in 2013
Outbrain operates a recommendation platform for the open web. It connects online consumers with new content through recommendation feeds on various media platforms and advertisers with their target audiences.

Rhythm NewMedia

Venture Round in 2012
Rhythm NewMedia is a developer of mobile video advertising applications that connects brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences. The company specializes in selling and serving video, rich media, and other immersive advertising formats. Rhythm has established partnerships with over 50 premium media companies, including major names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, allowing it to deliver brand advertising within high-quality content across more than 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm facilitated campaigns for over 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, and Disney, achieving significant engagement results. In addition to its advertising services, Rhythm also provides mobile application development, site design, and media hosting services, positioning itself as a key player in the mobile advertising landscape.

Outbrain

Series D in 2011
Outbrain operates a recommendation platform for the open web. It connects online consumers with new content through recommendation feeds on various media platforms and advertisers with their target audiences.

Outbrain

Series C in 2011
Outbrain operates a recommendation platform for the open web. It connects online consumers with new content through recommendation feeds on various media platforms and advertisers with their target audiences.

Rhythm NewMedia

Series C in 2010
Rhythm NewMedia is a developer of mobile video advertising applications that connects brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences. The company specializes in selling and serving video, rich media, and other immersive advertising formats. Rhythm has established partnerships with over 50 premium media companies, including major names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, allowing it to deliver brand advertising within high-quality content across more than 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm facilitated campaigns for over 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, and Disney, achieving significant engagement results. In addition to its advertising services, Rhythm also provides mobile application development, site design, and media hosting services, positioning itself as a key player in the mobile advertising landscape.

Apptera

Venture Round in 2010
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

Outbrain

Series B in 2009
Outbrain operates a recommendation platform for the open web. It connects online consumers with new content through recommendation feeds on various media platforms and advertisers with their target audiences.

Apptera

Debt Financing in 2008
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

Apptera

Venture Round in 2008
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

Greentech Media

Series B in 2008
Greentech Media is an online media company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in delivering news, market research, and analysis focused on the clean energy sector. Founded in 2007, the company serves the business-to-business market by providing critical information on various topics, including alternative fuels, solar power, batteries, fuel cells, and smart grids. In addition to news coverage, Greentech Media organizes conferences and events, facilitating communication between companies and their investors, partners, and customers. Through its comprehensive offerings, the company plays a significant role in informing and connecting stakeholders in the Greentech industry.

Outbrain

Series A in 2008
Outbrain operates a recommendation platform for the open web. It connects online consumers with new content through recommendation feeds on various media platforms and advertisers with their target audiences.

Apptera

Series D in 2007
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

Greentech Media

Series A in 2007
Greentech Media is an online media company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in delivering news, market research, and analysis focused on the clean energy sector. Founded in 2007, the company serves the business-to-business market by providing critical information on various topics, including alternative fuels, solar power, batteries, fuel cells, and smart grids. In addition to news coverage, Greentech Media organizes conferences and events, facilitating communication between companies and their investors, partners, and customers. Through its comprehensive offerings, the company plays a significant role in informing and connecting stakeholders in the Greentech industry.

Rhythm NewMedia

Series B in 2006
Rhythm NewMedia is a developer of mobile video advertising applications that connects brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences. The company specializes in selling and serving video, rich media, and other immersive advertising formats. Rhythm has established partnerships with over 50 premium media companies, including major names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, allowing it to deliver brand advertising within high-quality content across more than 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm facilitated campaigns for over 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, and Disney, achieving significant engagement results. In addition to its advertising services, Rhythm also provides mobile application development, site design, and media hosting services, positioning itself as a key player in the mobile advertising landscape.

Rhythm NewMedia

Series A in 2005
Rhythm NewMedia is a developer of mobile video advertising applications that connects brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences. The company specializes in selling and serving video, rich media, and other immersive advertising formats. Rhythm has established partnerships with over 50 premium media companies, including major names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, allowing it to deliver brand advertising within high-quality content across more than 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm facilitated campaigns for over 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, and Disney, achieving significant engagement results. In addition to its advertising services, Rhythm also provides mobile application development, site design, and media hosting services, positioning itself as a key player in the mobile advertising landscape.

Apptera

Series C in 2004
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

Apptera

Series B in 2003
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

IGN Entertainment

Venture Round in 1999
IGN Entertainment is an online media company specializing in the video game, lifestyle, and entertainment sectors. Founded in 1996 and based in San Francisco, California, the company operates fan-focused information platforms such as IGN.com, 1UP.com, and GameSpy, which are available in over 16 languages. IGN Entertainment also provides technology solutions for online gaming, primarily targeting the 18-34 year old male demographic. In addition to its gaming-related sites, the company owns AskMen.com, a men’s lifestyle website, Vault Network, dedicated to role-playing games, and UGO.com, focused on men's entertainment. With a global presence, IGN Entertainment has additional offices in North America, Europe, and Australia, and currently operates as a subsidiary of Ziff Davis Media Inc.
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