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

Partner

Taggart Bonham

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

Partner

Galym Imanbayev MD

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

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

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara 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

Rahul Taneja

Partner

Alex Taussig

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

Issac Zhang

Vice President

Ju Zhang

Executive Director

Gavin Zhu

Partner

Hu Peipei

Investment Manager

Past deals in Residential Real Estate

SolarSquare

Series B in 2024
SolarSquare Energy is a residential solar company specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of rooftop solar panels for homes and small commercial establishments. The company aims to promote the widespread adoption of solar energy by converting sunlight into usable electricity, thereby helping clients achieve their sustainability goals. Trusted by over 4,000 homeowners and various Fortune 500 companies, SolarSquare focuses on delivering substantial savings on energy costs, with customers typically saving a minimum of Rs. 2,000 on their monthly electricity bills.

Summer

Series A in 2023
Summer offers comprehensive property management services focused on vacation homes. The company operates a homeownership platform designed to assist clients in purchasing second homes and renting them out. By combining a rent-to-own program with short-term rental options, Summer aims to lower both the initial investment and ongoing costs associated with owning a second home. This approach simplifies the process, minimizing bureaucratic hurdles and allowing users to either move into ready-to-live-in homes or select their preferred second home.

House X

Venture Round in 2023
HOUSE X™ is a consumer-focused residential real estate brokerage and Smart Home Marketplace. They empower homebuyers with real time listing information and better data to help their clients make more informed buying decisions. House X partners with their clients by leveraging their negotiating power on your behalf. While also providing free 100% renewable electricity for 2-5 years on participating new homes, at zero cost to the homebuyer, they expand your buying power and lower your monthly bills. HOUSE X is supported by a network of Certified Brokers, Agents and Personal Assistants with local expertise and local relationships. Their clients are encouraged to partner and participate in the entire process of shopping or buying a home. HOUSE X will then help transform the home into a Smart Zero Energy Home that costs less to own, operate, protect and maintain. The HOUSE X website features more new homes for sale in market areas than other online sources including Realtor.com, Zillow or MLS sites. Their website features thousands of new and existing homes for sale including MLS listings, new homes and off-market listings. HOUSE X mapping technology and data provides home shoppers a comprehensive overview to evaluate and compare homes - delivered in an easy to understand HOUSE X Market Report. House X formatted neighborhood reports are like “CARFAX for neighborhoods”. Built from the largest database of neighborhood statistics available today, each report contains over 250 must-see statistics, providing revealing insights about any location. House X Reports include real estate and home values, lifestyle and demographics, crime risk, and school quality. Enter an address and a House X Neighborhood Report is returned to you. The company serves as the primary manager of American Dream 2021 Pilot Project featuring over 30,000 participating new smart homes in California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and other markets. The House X leadership team has over 300 years of experience and have been recognized with over 400 national, regional and local real estate marketing awards.

Summer

Seed Round in 2022
Summer offers comprehensive property management services focused on vacation homes. The company operates a homeownership platform designed to assist clients in purchasing second homes and renting them out. By combining a rent-to-own program with short-term rental options, Summer aims to lower both the initial investment and ongoing costs associated with owning a second home. This approach simplifies the process, minimizing bureaucratic hurdles and allowing users to either move into ready-to-live-in homes or select their preferred second home.

Boundless Life

Seed Round in 2022
Boundless Life is a company based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2021, that specializes in creating travel communities for families, particularly digital nomads. The business provides thoughtfully designed communities in picturesque locations worldwide, featuring location-independent private homes, co-working spaces, and a school system focused on experiential learning. Additionally, Boundless Life incorporates recreational hubs tailored to local cultures, allowing families to connect with one another while exploring diverse environments. By offering these services, the company facilitates sustainable travel experiences that enrich the lives of families and promote cultural immersion.

Roofstock

Series E in 2022
Roofstock operates an online marketplace designed to facilitate investment in leased single-family rental homes. The platform allows investors to purchase tenant-occupied properties with minimal friction and transparency, offering detailed home and tenant information, as well as access to locally vetted property management options. Roofstock provides clients with comprehensive research, analytics, and insights to evaluate independently certified properties, enabling them to approach real estate investments similarly to stock portfolios, with an emphasis on asset allocation rather than the complexities of managing vacant homes that require repairs and leasing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Roofstock has attracted investment from notable firms, including Bain Capital and Khosla Ventures.

Sugar

Seed Round in 2021
Jetpack, Inc. is a company that specializes in the online retail and delivery of both food and non-food products, focusing on nighttime service. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Stanford, California, the company primarily serves college students by providing essential consumer products on-demand. Jetpack aims to streamline convenience for its customers by ensuring that necessary items are readily available in real-time, thereby enhancing the overall shopping experience.

United Dwelling

Convertible Note in 2021
United Dwelling, Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, California, focuses on addressing the affordable housing crisis by transforming underutilized spaces, such as garages and backyards, into additional dwelling units. The company assists property owners and developers in maximizing the value of their land by adding these units to rental or vacant properties. United Dwelling manages the entire process, which includes design, permitting, construction, tenant placement, property management, and maintenance. By utilizing data to identify suitable lots, the company primarily targets low-income and middle-income neighborhoods, contributing to workforce housing solutions. This approach not only provides affordable homes but also enables homeowners to generate additional income through monthly rent and increases their property value.

Mynd

Series C in 2020
Mynd is a technology-driven property management company specializing in single-family rental properties. It offers a suite of services, including property marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and accounting, to help investment property owners efficiently manage their assets and maximize returns. The company leverages technology and data analytics to enhance property performance, ensure timely communication, and provide property owners with real-time information and financial reports via its digital platforms.

United Dwelling

Series B in 2020
United Dwelling, Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, California, focuses on addressing the affordable housing crisis by transforming underutilized spaces, such as garages and backyards, into additional dwelling units. The company assists property owners and developers in maximizing the value of their land by adding these units to rental or vacant properties. United Dwelling manages the entire process, which includes design, permitting, construction, tenant placement, property management, and maintenance. By utilizing data to identify suitable lots, the company primarily targets low-income and middle-income neighborhoods, contributing to workforce housing solutions. This approach not only provides affordable homes but also enables homeowners to generate additional income through monthly rent and increases their property value.

Roofstock

Series D in 2020
Roofstock operates an online marketplace designed to facilitate investment in leased single-family rental homes. The platform allows investors to purchase tenant-occupied properties with minimal friction and transparency, offering detailed home and tenant information, as well as access to locally vetted property management options. Roofstock provides clients with comprehensive research, analytics, and insights to evaluate independently certified properties, enabling them to approach real estate investments similarly to stock portfolios, with an emphasis on asset allocation rather than the complexities of managing vacant homes that require repairs and leasing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Roofstock has attracted investment from notable firms, including Bain Capital and Khosla Ventures.

Rukita

Seed Round in 2019
Rukita is a proptech company focused on enhancing urban living through innovative rental housing solutions. As a prominent player in the hospitality sector and asset management, Rukita aims to make quality living accessible by offering lifestyle residences tailored for various phases of life. The company not only provides comfortable homes for residents but also empowers property owners to maximize their asset value and generate income. By addressing the evolving needs of urban dwellers, Rukita is committed to redefining the rental experience and improving overall housing access in city environments.

Property Share Online Platform

Series A in 2019
Property Share Online Platform Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates a real estate platform that facilitates buying and selling properties through fractional ownership. This innovative marketplace allows individual investors to collectively invest in completed residential properties, thereby lowering the entry barrier typically posed by high investment thresholds. By enabling investments starting at Rs. 500,000, Property Share provides ordinary investors access to quality real estate opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach. Investors can own a share of high-quality developments and receive monthly rental income, reducing the risks associated with investing in less established projects.

Mynd

Series B in 2018
Mynd is a technology-driven property management company specializing in single-family rental properties. It offers a suite of services, including property marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and accounting, to help investment property owners efficiently manage their assets and maximize returns. The company leverages technology and data analytics to enhance property performance, ensure timely communication, and provide property owners with real-time information and financial reports via its digital platforms.

FastFox

Series A in 2018
FastFox is a home rental service that aims to transform the way individuals rent properties. The company has developed a centralized inventory of houses, collected by its captive agents from various localities. Utilizing advanced technology, FastFox enables these agents to access a comprehensive pool of available homes, allowing them to present the most suitable options to potential renters. Users can view detailed information and images of numerous real-time listings, schedule visits, and finalize agreements directly with landlords. This streamlined approach provides home seekers with reliable information and facilitates quick closures, enhancing the overall rental experience.

HomeShare

Seed Round in 2018
HomeShare is a co-living marketplace based in San Francisco that facilitates affordable city living by connecting individuals with compatible housemates. The company operates in five major markets: San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York, Seattle, and Los Angeles. HomeShare's platform prioritizes personality matching to ensure compatibility among housemates, fostering a harmonious living environment. In addition to helping users find accommodation, HomeShare offers spacious units and installs privacy partitions to enhance user privacy. The company aims to unlock urban living opportunities, making attractive housing options accessible to single professionals seeking community-oriented living arrangements.

Roofstock

Series C in 2018
Roofstock operates an online marketplace designed to facilitate investment in leased single-family rental homes. The platform allows investors to purchase tenant-occupied properties with minimal friction and transparency, offering detailed home and tenant information, as well as access to locally vetted property management options. Roofstock provides clients with comprehensive research, analytics, and insights to evaluate independently certified properties, enabling them to approach real estate investments similarly to stock portfolios, with an emphasis on asset allocation rather than the complexities of managing vacant homes that require repairs and leasing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Roofstock has attracted investment from notable firms, including Bain Capital and Khosla Ventures.

Mynd

Venture Round in 2017
Mynd is a technology-driven property management company specializing in single-family rental properties. It offers a suite of services, including property marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and accounting, to help investment property owners efficiently manage their assets and maximize returns. The company leverages technology and data analytics to enhance property performance, ensure timely communication, and provide property owners with real-time information and financial reports via its digital platforms.

Roofstock

Series C in 2017
Roofstock operates an online marketplace designed to facilitate investment in leased single-family rental homes. The platform allows investors to purchase tenant-occupied properties with minimal friction and transparency, offering detailed home and tenant information, as well as access to locally vetted property management options. Roofstock provides clients with comprehensive research, analytics, and insights to evaluate independently certified properties, enabling them to approach real estate investments similarly to stock portfolios, with an emphasis on asset allocation rather than the complexities of managing vacant homes that require repairs and leasing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Roofstock has attracted investment from notable firms, including Bain Capital and Khosla Ventures.

FastFox

Series A in 2017
FastFox is a home rental service that aims to transform the way individuals rent properties. The company has developed a centralized inventory of houses, collected by its captive agents from various localities. Utilizing advanced technology, FastFox enables these agents to access a comprehensive pool of available homes, allowing them to present the most suitable options to potential renters. Users can view detailed information and images of numerous real-time listings, schedule visits, and finalize agreements directly with landlords. This streamlined approach provides home seekers with reliable information and facilitates quick closures, enhancing the overall rental experience.

Mynd

Series A in 2017
Mynd is a technology-driven property management company specializing in single-family rental properties. It offers a suite of services, including property marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and accounting, to help investment property owners efficiently manage their assets and maximize returns. The company leverages technology and data analytics to enhance property performance, ensure timely communication, and provide property owners with real-time information and financial reports via its digital platforms.

Roofstock

Series B in 2016
Roofstock operates an online marketplace designed to facilitate investment in leased single-family rental homes. The platform allows investors to purchase tenant-occupied properties with minimal friction and transparency, offering detailed home and tenant information, as well as access to locally vetted property management options. Roofstock provides clients with comprehensive research, analytics, and insights to evaluate independently certified properties, enabling them to approach real estate investments similarly to stock portfolios, with an emphasis on asset allocation rather than the complexities of managing vacant homes that require repairs and leasing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Roofstock has attracted investment from notable firms, including Bain Capital and Khosla Ventures.

FastFox

Seed Round in 2015
FastFox is a home rental service that aims to transform the way individuals rent properties. The company has developed a centralized inventory of houses, collected by its captive agents from various localities. Utilizing advanced technology, FastFox enables these agents to access a comprehensive pool of available homes, allowing them to present the most suitable options to potential renters. Users can view detailed information and images of numerous real-time listings, schedule visits, and finalize agreements directly with landlords. This streamlined approach provides home seekers with reliable information and facilitates quick closures, enhancing the overall rental experience.

FangDD

Series B in 2014
Shenzhen FangDD Network Technology Co., Ltd. operates an online real estate service platform in China, specializing in connecting property sellers and home buyers through real estate brokers. Founded in 2011 and based in Shenzhen, FangDD employs a "pay-for-performance" business model, distinguishing itself from competitors that charge listing fees. The platform collaborates with over 100,000 brokers and has established a presence in more than 30 cities, employing approximately 2,500 individuals. FangDD offers integrated marketing services and SaaS-based solutions to help real estate agents access crucial business resources, such as customers, property listings, and transaction data. The company's innovative approach has facilitated significant real estate transactions, with the platform reporting over 50 billion yuan in transactions in just the first half of 2014.
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