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

James Alcorn

Partner

Saqib Awan

Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner and Head of Gaming

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Luke Beseda

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Venture Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Ashley Brasier

Partner

Wei Cai

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Sun Daniel

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Sebastian Duesterhoeft

Partner

Barry Eggers

Co-Founder and Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Faraz Fatemi

Partner, Consumer

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

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

Galym Imanbayev MD

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Julie Kainz

Partner

Francis Kao

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Alex Kayyal

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Will Kohler

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Will Leas

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Ravi Mhatre

Co-Founder and Partner

James Mi

Founding Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Peter Nieh

Co-Founder and Partner, Enterprise

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Zac Pan

Associate Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Krish Parikh

Partner of Business Services

Nicole Quinn

Partner

Adrian Nicholas Radu

Partner

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Shuvi Shrivastava

Partner

Ishaan Preet Singh

Investor

Ajay Sudan

Venture Partner

Sydney Sykes

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Jason Wang

Partner

Nathan Wang

Vice President

Nathan Wu

Partner, Growth

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

Hu Peipei

Investment Manager

Past deals in Personal Finance

Bachatt

Seed Round in 2025
Bachatt is a financial services platform designed for self-employed individuals in India, who earn daily but face challenges managing their finances due to infrequent, large expenses and variable income. The company's software enables users to save daily, track their progress transparently, and securely store funds through UPI and banking institutions. By establishing financial discipline, Bachatt empowers users to access a range of financial products, such as loans, insurance, and high-yield savings, at more favorable terms.

Stori

Venture Round in 2024
Stori, established in 2017 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, is a technology-driven financial services provider. It specializes in using artificial intelligence to offer inclusive financial products, primarily digital credit cards, to underserved middle- and emerging middle-class customers. Stori's platform connects consumers with personal loan officers, assists in product selection based on financial situations, and guides users through the loan application process. Additionally, it aims to simplify and secure financial management by offering a unified mobile application for borrowing, saving, and investing.

Stable Money

Seed Round in 2024
Stable Money is a financial platform focused on providing fixed-return investment options to its users. The company facilitates access to fixed deposits, debt mutual funds, and bonds, enabling individuals to grow their wealth over the long term with an emphasis on safety and stability. In addition to investment offerings, Stable Money aims to enhance financial awareness by providing market analysis and financial consultation services. This comprehensive approach assists investors in making informed decisions, ultimately helping them to increase their returns on investments.

Shivalik Small Finance Bank

Venture Round in 2024
Shivalik Small Finance Bank is a technology-driven financial institution that aims to serve small and underserved customer segments by offering digitally focused and affordable banking products. Utilizing a cloud-based architecture powered by Infosys Finacle Core Banking and Digital Banking Suite, the bank delivers services with agility and efficiency. It is integrated with all retail payment platforms, including UPI, IMPS, NEFT, and RTGS, and is a direct member of the National Financial Switch. As of March 31, 2021, Shivalik Small Finance Bank had a deposit base of Rs 1245 Crores and total advances of Rs 805 Crores, serving over 4.5 lakh unique customers, including 15,000 self-help groups. The bank operates through 31 branches and over 250 banking agents across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and Uttarakhand. Additionally, it acts as a corporate agent for various insurance products from reputable companies such as New India Assurance and Bajaj Allianz.

Found

Series C in 2024
Found is a financial platform tailored for self-employed individuals, offering a suite of services that simplifies business banking, bookkeeping, and tax management. The platform features built-in expense tracking and a dedicated tax savings account, allowing users to manage their finances efficiently. With no account fees and real-time business reporting, Found aims to streamline operations for self-employed professionals, enabling them to focus on growing their businesses. By addressing the unique challenges faced by self-employed individuals, Found is dedicated to helping them achieve their entrepreneurial goals.

EarlyBird

Seed Round in 2023
EarlyBird is a fintech gifting platform designed to simplify the investment process for parents and enable friends and family to contribute financially to children's futures. By transforming financial gifting into a personal and meaningful experience, EarlyBird allows users to gift contributions that help build generational wealth. Additionally, the company offers a digital memory-preserving platform where users can capture and share significant life events, photos, videos, and messages. This dual focus on financial empowerment and memory preservation fosters a sense of continuity and belonging within families, making EarlyBird a unique player in the intersection of financial technology and personal legacy.

YouTrip

Series B in 2023
YouTrip is a Hong Kong and Singapore-based fintech startup developing a multi-currency mobile wallet. It enables users to pay abroad with no foreign transaction fees in over 150 currencies, store up to 10 currencies at wholesale exchange rates, and manage their money simply and intelligently via the YouTrip app. The company aims to revolutionize consumer banking and finance through its mobile-only platform.

Cumbuca

Seed Round in 2023
Cumbuca is a pioneering digital platform in Brazil that offers a unique group account solution for families. It enables users to create individual accounts linked through a customizable permission system, resembling the joint accounts common in other countries. The platform facilitates the management of shared financial responsibilities by allowing users to split expenses, track debts, and organize recurring payments for utilities, groceries, and other shared costs. By providing transparency and visibility into individual balances, Cumbuca aims to simplify financial interactions among family members, reducing potential conflicts over shared expenses.

Stable Money

Series A in 2023
Stable Money is a financial platform focused on providing fixed-return investment options to its users. The company facilitates access to fixed deposits, debt mutual funds, and bonds, enabling individuals to grow their wealth over the long term with an emphasis on safety and stability. In addition to investment offerings, Stable Money aims to enhance financial awareness by providing market analysis and financial consultation services. This comprehensive approach assists investors in making informed decisions, ultimately helping them to increase their returns on investments.

Flourish Fi

Seed Round in 2022
Flourish Savings, Inc. is a digital engagement platform based in Albany, California, that focuses on enhancing financial habits through a rewards-based online and mobile savings account. Founded in 2017, the company aims to appeal to individuals who underutilize traditional banking services. Flourish Savings provides financial institutions, such as banks and credit unions, with tools to attract new consumers and encourage meaningful financial actions. Its innovative platform allows users to grow their savings by engaging in activities that unlock prizes, thereby promoting positive financial behaviors. By facilitating new deposits and fostering deeper relationships between consumers and financial institutions, Flourish Savings contributes to increased revenue and customer engagement in the financial services sector.

Stori

Series C in 2021
Stori, established in 2017 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, is a technology-driven financial services provider. It specializes in using artificial intelligence to offer inclusive financial products, primarily digital credit cards, to underserved middle- and emerging middle-class customers. Stori's platform connects consumers with personal loan officers, assists in product selection based on financial situations, and guides users through the loan application process. Additionally, it aims to simplify and secure financial management by offering a unified mobile application for borrowing, saving, and investing.

Kikoff

Series B in 2021
Kikoff Inc. is a personal finance platform that focuses on helping users build and improve their credit scores. Established in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, Kikoff provides a web and mobile application that enables customers to access funds and create a payment history by making monthly repayments. The platform is designed to offer a straightforward and affordable way for individuals to demonstrate creditworthiness, even without a traditional bank account or existing credit score. By using Kikoff's services, users can effectively track their credit scores and reports, facilitating a pathway to achieve their financial objectives.

Till Financial

Venture Round in 2021
Till Financial, Inc. is a financial management company based in Nantucket, Massachusetts, incorporated in 2018. It offers a collaborative digital platform specifically designed for families, enabling children to learn about spending, saving, and investing in a practical manner. The platform facilitates independent tracking of money movements, providing detailed insights and personalized guidance that encourages children to develop healthy financial habits. By replacing uncomfortable conversations about money with actionable learning experiences, Till Financial aims to empower families and their communities. Importantly, the platform is accessible to all families, as it does not impose a monthly subscription fee, making financial education inclusive and engaging for users.

Greenwood

Series A in 2021
Greenwood is a financial technology firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, that operates a digital banking platform tailored specifically for Black and Latinx individuals and business owners. Founded in 2020, Greenwood offers a range of financial services designed to empower its clients, including savings and spending accounts, peer-to-peer transfers, mobile deposit capabilities, and access to a global network of automated teller machines. The platform emphasizes community reinvestment and innovative features, such as early pay options, all delivered through a user-friendly mobile banking experience. With a commitment to serving underrepresented communities, Greenwood aims to provide best-in-class digital banking services while fostering economic growth and support for its customers.

Stori

Series B in 2021
Stori, established in 2017 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, is a technology-driven financial services provider. It specializes in using artificial intelligence to offer inclusive financial products, primarily digital credit cards, to underserved middle- and emerging middle-class customers. Stori's platform connects consumers with personal loan officers, assists in product selection based on financial situations, and guides users through the loan application process. Additionally, it aims to simplify and secure financial management by offering a unified mobile application for borrowing, saving, and investing.

Altro (fka Perch)

Seed Round in 2020
Altro, formerly known as Perch, is a financial technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company has developed a platform that enables users to enhance their credit scores by utilizing their recurring expenses, such as bills and subscriptions, as part of their credit history. Through its free app, Altro allows users to link these payments, helping them to recognize and leverage previously uncounted financial activities to improve their credit standing. Altro aims to empower individuals by making every payment contribute to their financial growth and creditworthiness.

Affirm

Series G in 2020
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.

Kikoff

Venture Round in 2020
Kikoff Inc. is a personal finance platform that focuses on helping users build and improve their credit scores. Established in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, Kikoff provides a web and mobile application that enables customers to access funds and create a payment history by making monthly repayments. The platform is designed to offer a straightforward and affordable way for individuals to demonstrate creditworthiness, even without a traditional bank account or existing credit score. By using Kikoff's services, users can effectively track their credit scores and reports, facilitating a pathway to achieve their financial objectives.

Kikoff

Seed Round in 2019
Kikoff Inc. is a personal finance platform that focuses on helping users build and improve their credit scores. Established in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, Kikoff provides a web and mobile application that enables customers to access funds and create a payment history by making monthly repayments. The platform is designed to offer a straightforward and affordable way for individuals to demonstrate creditworthiness, even without a traditional bank account or existing credit score. By using Kikoff's services, users can effectively track their credit scores and reports, facilitating a pathway to achieve their financial objectives.

OkCredit

Series B in 2019
OkCredit is a financial technology company that offers a mobile-based application designed to streamline credit account management for shop owners and their customers. Founded in April 2017 by Gaurav Kumar and Aditya Prasad, the company is headquartered in Faridabad, India. The application allows merchants to easily record credit and payment transactions digitally, simplifying the process of tracking receivables and payables. By digitizing these transactions, OkCredit enables businesses to move away from traditional paper-based accounting methods, thereby reducing the burden of maintaining physical records. This innovative solution supports merchants in managing their financial operations more efficiently across the country.

OkCredit

Series A in 2019
OkCredit is a financial technology company that offers a mobile-based application designed to streamline credit account management for shop owners and their customers. Founded in April 2017 by Gaurav Kumar and Aditya Prasad, the company is headquartered in Faridabad, India. The application allows merchants to easily record credit and payment transactions digitally, simplifying the process of tracking receivables and payables. By digitizing these transactions, OkCredit enables businesses to move away from traditional paper-based accounting methods, thereby reducing the burden of maintaining physical records. This innovative solution supports merchants in managing their financial operations more efficiently across the country.

Brigit

Series A in 2019
Brigit is a financial technology company that develops a platform focused on enhancing financial health and well-being. The platform provides tools for cash advances, credit building, and financial management, enabling users to monitor their bills and budgets effectively. By offering insights into spending habits, Brigit helps individuals manage their finances more prudently while accessing credit options with minimal interest costs. The company's mission is to promote sustainable financial wellness and stability for its clients.

Affirm

Series F in 2019
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.

Haven Money

Venture Round in 2018
Haven Money is a financial technology company that offers a wealth management platform designed to assist users in managing their finances effectively. The platform enables users to automatically save and invest towards their financial goals by analyzing their spending and saving habits. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, Haven adjusts users' account balances daily based on individual income and expenditure patterns. The service includes a free dashboard that provides users with an overview of their financial status, while also facilitating seamless transfers of funds from Haven accounts to checking accounts. By targeting busy millennials, Haven Money aims to simplify financial management through automation, making it easier for users to achieve their financial objectives.

OkCredit

Seed Round in 2018
OkCredit is a financial technology company that offers a mobile-based application designed to streamline credit account management for shop owners and their customers. Founded in April 2017 by Gaurav Kumar and Aditya Prasad, the company is headquartered in Faridabad, India. The application allows merchants to easily record credit and payment transactions digitally, simplifying the process of tracking receivables and payables. By digitizing these transactions, OkCredit enables businesses to move away from traditional paper-based accounting methods, thereby reducing the burden of maintaining physical records. This innovative solution supports merchants in managing their financial operations more efficiently across the country.

Affirm

Series E in 2017
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.

Affirm

Series D in 2016
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.

Affirm

Series B in 2015
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.

FinVolution Group

Series C in 2015
FinVolution Group, formerly known as PPDai, is an online platform for peer-to-peer small unsecured loans in China. It builds a safe, high-performance, honest network platform with creative technology and ideals. FinVolution Group standardizes personal behaviors of debit and credit and brings returns to both lenders and borrowers. FinVolution was founded in August 2007 by founders from well-known companies.

Jianpu Technology

Series C in 2014
Jianpu Technology Inc. is the independent open platform for discovery and recommendation of financial products in China, according to the iResearch Report*. By leveraging our deep data insights and proprietary technology, we provide users with personalized search results and recommendations that are tailored to each user’s particular financial needs and credit profile. We also enable financial service providers with sales and marketing solutions to reach and serve their target customers more effectively through online and mobile channels, and enhance their competitiveness by providing them with tailored data, risk management and end-to-end solutions. We are committed to maintaining an independent open platform, which allows us to serve the needs of users and financial service providers impartially.

Affirm

Series A in 2014
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.

FinVolution Group

Series B in 2014
FinVolution Group, formerly known as PPDai, is an online platform for peer-to-peer small unsecured loans in China. It builds a safe, high-performance, honest network platform with creative technology and ideals. FinVolution Group standardizes personal behaviors of debit and credit and brings returns to both lenders and borrowers. FinVolution was founded in August 2007 by founders from well-known companies.

Zest AI

Series C in 2013
Zest AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Burbank, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for credit underwriting. Founded in 2009 and formerly known as ZestFinance, the company has developed a platform that utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to enhance credit decision-making processes. Zest AI's Model Management System allows lenders to analyze extensive credit data, increasing approval rates while mitigating the risks associated with credit decisions. The platform also emphasizes transparency and compliance, enabling lenders to understand and explain their data modeling results effectively. Through its innovative technology, Zest AI aims to make credit more accessible and fair, helping lenders improve their decision-making and ultimately provide better loan options to a wider array of consumers. The company has a strategic partnership with Microsoft, which supports its mission to expand the availability of credit.

Zest AI

Series B in 2012
Zest AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Burbank, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for credit underwriting. Founded in 2009 and formerly known as ZestFinance, the company has developed a platform that utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to enhance credit decision-making processes. Zest AI's Model Management System allows lenders to analyze extensive credit data, increasing approval rates while mitigating the risks associated with credit decisions. The platform also emphasizes transparency and compliance, enabling lenders to understand and explain their data modeling results effectively. Through its innovative technology, Zest AI aims to make credit more accessible and fair, helping lenders improve their decision-making and ultimately provide better loan options to a wider array of consumers. The company has a strategic partnership with Microsoft, which supports its mission to expand the availability of credit.

Zest AI

Series B in 2012
Zest AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Burbank, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for credit underwriting. Founded in 2009 and formerly known as ZestFinance, the company has developed a platform that utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to enhance credit decision-making processes. Zest AI's Model Management System allows lenders to analyze extensive credit data, increasing approval rates while mitigating the risks associated with credit decisions. The platform also emphasizes transparency and compliance, enabling lenders to understand and explain their data modeling results effectively. Through its innovative technology, Zest AI aims to make credit more accessible and fair, helping lenders improve their decision-making and ultimately provide better loan options to a wider array of consumers. The company has a strategic partnership with Microsoft, which supports its mission to expand the availability of credit.

Zest AI

Series A in 2011
Zest AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Burbank, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for credit underwriting. Founded in 2009 and formerly known as ZestFinance, the company has developed a platform that utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to enhance credit decision-making processes. Zest AI's Model Management System allows lenders to analyze extensive credit data, increasing approval rates while mitigating the risks associated with credit decisions. The platform also emphasizes transparency and compliance, enabling lenders to understand and explain their data modeling results effectively. Through its innovative technology, Zest AI aims to make credit more accessible and fair, helping lenders improve their decision-making and ultimately provide better loan options to a wider array of consumers. The company has a strategic partnership with Microsoft, which supports its mission to expand the availability of credit.

Stable Money

Stable Money is a financial platform focused on providing fixed-return investment options to its users. The company facilitates access to fixed deposits, debt mutual funds, and bonds, enabling individuals to grow their wealth over the long term with an emphasis on safety and stability. In addition to investment offerings, Stable Money aims to enhance financial awareness by providing market analysis and financial consultation services. This comprehensive approach assists investors in making informed decisions, ultimately helping them to increase their returns on investments.
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