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 Messaging

Laiye

Series C in 2022
Laiye is an AI interactive platform that offers consumers and enterprises with intelligent assistant products developed with natural language processing, multi-turn dialog management, and context-based recommendation technologies. The company's main product, Wulai, enables enterprises to build chatbots. It also aims to help enterprise customers improve sales revenue, marketing ROI, and service efficiency through a business messaging and conversation solutions. Laiye was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Schmooze

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a meme-based dating application designed to help meet people with similar humor. The company's application offers matchmaking services and uses tagging and machine learning combined with the bios that users create for themselves and their preferred topics and matches people based on their affinity for memes, enabling users to find their preferred match.

Yellow.ai

Series C in 2021
Yellow Messenger is an information technology company that offers a software platform that serves as an enterprise AI channel for customer engagement. The company specializes in the fields of artificial intelligence, customer engagement, customer service, chatbots, and enterprise. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in Karnataka, India.

Laiye

Series C in 2021
Laiye is an AI interactive platform that offers consumers and enterprises with intelligent assistant products developed with natural language processing, multi-turn dialog management, and context-based recommendation technologies. The company's main product, Wulai, enables enterprises to build chatbots. It also aims to help enterprise customers improve sales revenue, marketing ROI, and service efficiency through a business messaging and conversation solutions. Laiye was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

ShareChat

Series E in 2021
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup. It offers the content consumption and sharing platform only in Indian vernacular languages to cater to over 1.17 billion wireless network users of India. It is available in 15 Indian languages. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

ShareChat

Series E in 2020
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup. It offers the content consumption and sharing platform only in Indian vernacular languages to cater to over 1.17 billion wireless network users of India. It is available in 15 Indian languages. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Yellow.ai

Series B in 2020
Yellow Messenger is an information technology company that offers a software platform that serves as an enterprise AI channel for customer engagement. The company specializes in the fields of artificial intelligence, customer engagement, customer service, chatbots, and enterprise. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in Karnataka, India.

QTalk

Seed Round in 2020
QTalk is a smart dialer designed to make any phone conversations fun and stress-free. Using QTalk, the user knows why someone is calling them with call intents in their incoming call screen and they can also share their calling intent while dialing others. The company was founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Laiye

Series C in 2020
Laiye is an AI interactive platform that offers consumers and enterprises with intelligent assistant products developed with natural language processing, multi-turn dialog management, and context-based recommendation technologies. The company's main product, Wulai, enables enterprises to build chatbots. It also aims to help enterprise customers improve sales revenue, marketing ROI, and service efficiency through a business messaging and conversation solutions. Laiye was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Whym

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Whym is an innovative text-based boutique that simplifies the shopping experience for career-focused women by allowing them to browse and purchase products through text messages. Founded by a team experienced in launching consumer products, Whym prioritizes convenience and personalization by enabling customers to interact with real people instead of automated systems. Users can initiate their shopping by texting a designated number, receiving a curated list of options that can be navigated using emojis. The unique Whym Wallet facilitates secure transactions without the need for passwords or PINs, streamlining the purchasing process. By focusing on niche, high-quality brands that align with modern values such as ethics and wellness, Whym caters specifically to the interests and needs of contemporary women. Products are shipped within one to four business days, and future purchases can be completed entirely via text, enhancing both ease and efficiency in shopping.

ShareChat

Series D in 2019
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup. It offers the content consumption and sharing platform only in Indian vernacular languages to cater to over 1.17 billion wireless network users of India. It is available in 15 Indian languages. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Yellow.ai

Series A in 2019
Yellow Messenger is an information technology company that offers a software platform that serves as an enterprise AI channel for customer engagement. The company specializes in the fields of artificial intelligence, customer engagement, customer service, chatbots, and enterprise. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in Karnataka, India.

ShareChat

Series C in 2018
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup. It offers the content consumption and sharing platform only in Indian vernacular languages to cater to over 1.17 billion wireless network users of India. It is available in 15 Indian languages. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

ShareChat

Series B in 2018
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup. It offers the content consumption and sharing platform only in Indian vernacular languages to cater to over 1.17 billion wireless network users of India. It is available in 15 Indian languages. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Laiye

Series B in 2017
Laiye is an AI interactive platform that offers consumers and enterprises with intelligent assistant products developed with natural language processing, multi-turn dialog management, and context-based recommendation technologies. The company's main product, Wulai, enables enterprises to build chatbots. It also aims to help enterprise customers improve sales revenue, marketing ROI, and service efficiency through a business messaging and conversation solutions. Laiye was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

CrowdAmp Inc.

Seed Round in 2017
CrowdAmp is a one-to-many messaging platform. We use machine learning to enable scalable communications over text messaging.

Duta

Series A in 2017
Duta Software India Pvt Ltd. is an emerging international media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in both Chennai, India, and Silicon Valley. The company develops an online platform that delivers breaking news, sports updates, entertainment news, and devotional content to millions of subscribers globally. Duta utilizes popular mobile messaging apps, including WhatsApp and Telegram, to provide engaging and interactive services. With a leadership team of experienced tech entrepreneurs and backing from venture capitalists who have invested in prominent companies, Duta has quickly established itself as a fast-growing startup in the media sector. The company also operates newsrooms in the USA, India, and Spain to enhance its global reach.

ShareChat

Series A in 2016
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup. It offers the content consumption and sharing platform only in Indian vernacular languages to cater to over 1.17 billion wireless network users of India. It is available in 15 Indian languages. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

ShareChat

Seed Round in 2016
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup. It offers the content consumption and sharing platform only in Indian vernacular languages to cater to over 1.17 billion wireless network users of India. It is available in 15 Indian languages. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

BroEx

Series A in 2016
OKU TECH builds mobile first solutions for communication needs of different business verticals in India and emerging markets. We believe that WhatsApp and other messaging apps have given the first taste of the connected world to the businesses and they now need better, more precise and specialized solutions.

BroEx

Seed Round in 2015
OKU TECH builds mobile first solutions for communication needs of different business verticals in India and emerging markets. We believe that WhatsApp and other messaging apps have given the first taste of the connected world to the businesses and they now need better, more precise and specialized solutions.

Vee

Venture Round in 2014
Vee is Pinterest for People Discovery, enabling meaningful new connections for millenials, who want to meet interesting and relevant people. People who are Real ------------------------------- Interact with real people and not their exaggerated avatars. Rest assured that creeps and spam won't bother you here. All profiles are crazily verified with humans and machines working together, day and night. Conversations that open up a world of possibilities -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Use Conversations to break the ice, get some advice or simply connect with interesting people. Start a quick conversation or join one anywhere anytime. Tribes that welcome you as you are ---------------------------------------------------- Belongingness' is an awesome feeling. Swear your allegiance to existing tribes or start one of your own to meet those who are also interested in things that matter to you. One-on-one Connections ------------------------------------- Have a direct chat with those you find relevant. You can also break the connection anytime. All your chats go away and there is no way the other person can contact you again.

Whisper

Series C in 2014
Whisper is a media company that engages over 250 million users monthly through its platform, which features authentic stories, videos, and posts shared by individuals worldwide. The company utilizes its AI storytelling technology, Eliot, to enhance the content experience. Whisper's mobile app serves as the largest platform for individuals to express their genuine thoughts and feelings without revealing their identities. Additionally, Whisper connects anonymous professionals with tailored job opportunities, further expanding its role in the digital landscape. The app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Whisper is supported by several prominent venture investors, including Sequoia Capital, Tencent, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Phone Warrior

Seed Round in 2013
Phone Warrior is the only comprehensive application which takes care of all your Mobile Spam (Calls as well as SMS) and at the same time empowers you with the caller information through its rich Global Phone directory.

Whisper

Series B in 2013
Whisper is a media company that engages over 250 million users monthly through its platform, which features authentic stories, videos, and posts shared by individuals worldwide. The company utilizes its AI storytelling technology, Eliot, to enhance the content experience. Whisper's mobile app serves as the largest platform for individuals to express their genuine thoughts and feelings without revealing their identities. Additionally, Whisper connects anonymous professionals with tailored job opportunities, further expanding its role in the digital landscape. The app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Whisper is supported by several prominent venture investors, including Sequoia Capital, Tencent, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Snap

Series B in 2013
Snap Inc. is a multinational camera company that operates the popular photo messaging application, Snapchat. This platform enables users to communicate through short videos and images, known as Snaps, while offering various features such as personalized camera tools, group chats, and the ability to create and view stories. Snapchat's Discover section curates content from publishers and creators based on user interests. The Snap Map feature provides a live map displaying user locations, nearby friends, and popular stories. Additionally, the Memories function allows users to save and organize their Snaps in a searchable collection. In 2016, Snap launched Spectacles, video-sharing sunglasses that facilitate capturing content from a first-person perspective. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Snap Inc. was previously known as Snapchat, Inc.

Whisper

Series A in 2013
Whisper is a media company that engages over 250 million users monthly through its platform, which features authentic stories, videos, and posts shared by individuals worldwide. The company utilizes its AI storytelling technology, Eliot, to enhance the content experience. Whisper's mobile app serves as the largest platform for individuals to express their genuine thoughts and feelings without revealing their identities. Additionally, Whisper connects anonymous professionals with tailored job opportunities, further expanding its role in the digital landscape. The app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Whisper is supported by several prominent venture investors, including Sequoia Capital, Tencent, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Snap

Series A in 2013
Snap Inc. is a multinational camera company that operates the popular photo messaging application, Snapchat. This platform enables users to communicate through short videos and images, known as Snaps, while offering various features such as personalized camera tools, group chats, and the ability to create and view stories. Snapchat's Discover section curates content from publishers and creators based on user interests. The Snap Map feature provides a live map displaying user locations, nearby friends, and popular stories. Additionally, the Memories function allows users to save and organize their Snaps in a searchable collection. In 2016, Snap launched Spectacles, video-sharing sunglasses that facilitate capturing content from a first-person perspective. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Snap Inc. was previously known as Snapchat, Inc.

Snap

Seed Round in 2012
Snap Inc. is a multinational camera company that operates the popular photo messaging application, Snapchat. This platform enables users to communicate through short videos and images, known as Snaps, while offering various features such as personalized camera tools, group chats, and the ability to create and view stories. Snapchat's Discover section curates content from publishers and creators based on user interests. The Snap Map feature provides a live map displaying user locations, nearby friends, and popular stories. Additionally, the Memories function allows users to save and organize their Snaps in a searchable collection. In 2016, Snap launched Spectacles, video-sharing sunglasses that facilitate capturing content from a first-person perspective. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Snap Inc. was previously known as Snapchat, Inc.

LiveProfile

Series A in 2011
LiveProfile operates as a cross-platform mobile messenger and social network, enabling users to connect with friends and share content in real-time. It supports various devices, including Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone, allowing users to send messages, photos, and videos, as well as post status updates. The platform enhances communication by providing features such as delivery and read receipts, along with indicators showing when a recipient is typing, making interactions feel more immediate and engaging. Through its user-friendly interface, LiveProfile aims to facilitate seamless communication and social connectivity among its users.

Friend.ly

Series A in 2011
Friend.ly is a social Q&A platform designed to facilitate self-expression and meaningful interactions among users. By utilizing Facebook Connect, it enables individuals to connect with new people within their extended social networks. Users can log in effortlessly and engage with a variety of site-generated questions that encourage them to share their thoughts and experiences. As participants answer questions and provide feedback on others' responses, they contribute to a positive and reflective community atmosphere. Friend.ly aims to help users deepen their understanding of themselves and others, whether they are looking to strengthen existing friendships, meet new individuals, or simply express their personal viewpoints.
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