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 Robotics

Xembly

Series A in 2022
Xembly is a developer of an artificial intelligence-based productivity platform focused on enhancing meeting efficiency. The platform utilizes intelligent automation, including robotic process automation, to streamline various aspects of the meeting process. This includes delegating tasks such as scheduling, note-taking, and tracking assignments. By automating these functions, Xembly helps businesses navigate scheduling conflicts and create comprehensive meeting agendas, ultimately aiming to boost workforce productivity.

Apex.AI

Series B in 2021
Apex.AI, Inc. develops software products specifically designed for autonomous mobility systems. Its primary offering, Apex.OS, is a software framework that simplifies the complexity of hardware, middleware, and interfaces, providing users with safe and secure APIs. The company also offers Apex.Autonomy, which is tailored for safety-critical applications. Additionally, Apex.AI features MARV.Automotive, an extensible data management platform that facilitates data transfer from vehicles to the cloud, enabling dynamic search-based analytics, log analysis, real-time algorithm execution, and data introspection through graphical tools. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Apex.AI aims to create robust and reliable operating systems for autonomous vehicles.

Kodiak Robotics

Series B in 2021
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. specializes in the development of autonomous technology specifically designed for long-haul trucking. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of freight transportation through its innovative solutions. By focusing on the unique challenges of long-haul logistics, Kodiak Robotics is positioning itself as a key player in the growing field of autonomous vehicles.

Reliable Robotics

Series C in 2021
Provider of advanced aircraft automation services intended to make aircraft safer, available, and affordable. The company's service uses a certification-forward approach with gate-to-gate fully automated operation, enabling businesses to fundamentally transform and streamline the airline industry.

Dexterity

Series B in 2021
Dexterity Inc. is a robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing advanced robotic solutions for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain applications. Founded in 2017, Dexterity offers a robots-as-a-service model designed to automate various tasks such as fulfillment, kitting, packing, palletizing, and sortation. The company's technology focuses on creating robots with human-like dexterity, enabling them to efficiently pick and place items and adapt to unpredictable environments. By automating repetitive tasks, Dexterity aims to enhance workforce productivity and maximize operational efficiency for its clients in the logistics and supply chain sectors.

Holo

Series B in 2021
Holo, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of 3D printed parts using advanced additive manufacturing technology. Founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, California, the company utilizes a flexible polymer binder platform compatible with various materials, including copper, ceramics, and composites. Holo's innovative 3D photolithographic process allows for the simultaneous exposure of eight million voxels, facilitating the creation of complex geometries that are chemically processed and sintered to produce finished parts. This technology supports digital manufacturing at scale, enabling high-quality production for performance-driven applications. Holo's proprietary approach combines photolithographic 3D printing with metal injection molding, allowing for the rapid development of prototypes and direct supply of parts to customers.

RoundRobin

Seed Round in 2021
RoundRobin's mission is to give people back control of their personal information. Over 93% of American's identities are readily accessible on the web. We help individuals and enterprises who are put at risk when their information is made public. Our primary product is currently in stealth-mode, running betas with high net worth individuals, celebrities, and various enterprise clients.

Moveworks

Series C in 2021
Moveworks, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based AI platform that addresses IT support issues for enterprises. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Culver City, the company provides a solution that autonomously resolves various employee requests, such as ordering hardware, requesting software access, and checking the status of open tickets. Utilizing chat applications like Slack, Moveworks enables seamless interaction and delivers automated solutions without the need for human intervention. The platform is designed to enhance employee productivity by leveraging natural language processing to understand organizational nuances and automate tasks across different systems. Moveworks serves a diverse clientele, including prominent brands and Fortune 500 companies, making it a vital partner in maintaining operational efficiency.

Dexterity

Series A in 2020
Dexterity Inc. is a robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing advanced robotic solutions for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain applications. Founded in 2017, Dexterity offers a robots-as-a-service model designed to automate various tasks such as fulfillment, kitting, packing, palletizing, and sortation. The company's technology focuses on creating robots with human-like dexterity, enabling them to efficiently pick and place items and adapt to unpredictable environments. By automating repetitive tasks, Dexterity aims to enhance workforce productivity and maximize operational efficiency for its clients in the logistics and supply chain sectors.

FortressIQ

Series B in 2020
FortressIQ, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based robotic process automation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, it focuses on providing enterprises with real-time, end-to-end insights into their business processes. The company's platform utilizes advanced techniques such as machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing to analyze live activities and discover valuable insights. FortressIQ's solutions encompass various areas, including employee experience, system optimization, process redesign, and value engineering. By promoting the responsible use of AI, FortressIQ aims to enhance digital transformation and unlock the potential of the workforce in enterprises.

Turing

Convertible Note in 2020
Turing.com operates an online platform that connects tech companies with remote software developers for both short- and long-term projects. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company specializes in vetting candidates through comprehensive assessments that evaluate their technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication proficiency. This rigorous selection process allows Turing to provide its clients with access to the top 1% of remote engineers across a variety of skill sets, including full stack, backend, frontend, DevOps, AI/ML, and mobile development. Turing serves a diverse clientele, including startups and Fortune 1000 companies, and has become a popular choice for developers, with over 180,000 professionals across 10,000 cities utilizing the platform to find remote job opportunities. Backed by prominent investors, Turing aims to streamline the hiring process for companies, enabling them to quickly and efficiently acquire Silicon Valley-caliber talent.

Apex.AI

Venture Round in 2019
Apex.AI, Inc. develops software products specifically designed for autonomous mobility systems. Its primary offering, Apex.OS, is a software framework that simplifies the complexity of hardware, middleware, and interfaces, providing users with safe and secure APIs. The company also offers Apex.Autonomy, which is tailored for safety-critical applications. Additionally, Apex.AI features MARV.Automotive, an extensible data management platform that facilitates data transfer from vehicles to the cloud, enabling dynamic search-based analytics, log analysis, real-time algorithm execution, and data introspection through graphical tools. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Apex.AI aims to create robust and reliable operating systems for autonomous vehicles.

Moveworks

Series B in 2019
Moveworks, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based AI platform that addresses IT support issues for enterprises. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Culver City, the company provides a solution that autonomously resolves various employee requests, such as ordering hardware, requesting software access, and checking the status of open tickets. Utilizing chat applications like Slack, Moveworks enables seamless interaction and delivers automated solutions without the need for human intervention. The platform is designed to enhance employee productivity by leveraging natural language processing to understand organizational nuances and automate tasks across different systems. Moveworks serves a diverse clientele, including prominent brands and Fortune 500 companies, making it a vital partner in maintaining operational efficiency.

Cognicept Systems

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Cognicept Systems Pte. Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Singapore, specializes in Human-in-the-loop (HITL) error handling services utilizing telerobotic networking technology and remote operators. The company offers solutions that enhance the reliability of unpredictable applications, making previously unfeasible use cases possible. By integrating machine learning with their technology stack, Cognicept allows human operators to remotely control systems globally and effectively address issues as they arise. Their supervised autonomy products aim to bridge the gap between human expertise and automated processes, ensuring that complex tasks can be managed with greater precision and reliability.

Moveworks

Series A in 2019
Moveworks, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based AI platform that addresses IT support issues for enterprises. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Culver City, the company provides a solution that autonomously resolves various employee requests, such as ordering hardware, requesting software access, and checking the status of open tickets. Utilizing chat applications like Slack, Moveworks enables seamless interaction and delivers automated solutions without the need for human intervention. The platform is designed to enhance employee productivity by leveraging natural language processing to understand organizational nuances and automate tasks across different systems. Moveworks serves a diverse clientele, including prominent brands and Fortune 500 companies, making it a vital partner in maintaining operational efficiency.

Kespry

Series D in 2019
Kespry Inc. specializes in touchless drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. The company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and converts data into actionable insights. Kespry's solutions are utilized across multiple sectors, including mining, construction, insurance, and pulp and paper, enabling organizations to measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets with greater efficiency. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Kespry serves clients globally, including notable companies such as John Deere and Fluor. Its integrated approach combines data capture with industry-specific analytics to enhance operational accuracy and decision-making processes.

Reliable Robotics

Series B in 2019
Provider of advanced aircraft automation services intended to make aircraft safer, available, and affordable. The company's service uses a certification-forward approach with gate-to-gate fully automated operation, enabling businesses to fundamentally transform and streamline the airline industry.

Holo

Seed Round in 2019
Holo, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of 3D printed parts using advanced additive manufacturing technology. Founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, California, the company utilizes a flexible polymer binder platform compatible with various materials, including copper, ceramics, and composites. Holo's innovative 3D photolithographic process allows for the simultaneous exposure of eight million voxels, facilitating the creation of complex geometries that are chemically processed and sintered to produce finished parts. This technology supports digital manufacturing at scale, enabling high-quality production for performance-driven applications. Holo's proprietary approach combines photolithographic 3D printing with metal injection molding, allowing for the rapid development of prototypes and direct supply of parts to customers.

FortressIQ

Series A in 2018
FortressIQ, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based robotic process automation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, it focuses on providing enterprises with real-time, end-to-end insights into their business processes. The company's platform utilizes advanced techniques such as machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing to analyze live activities and discover valuable insights. FortressIQ's solutions encompass various areas, including employee experience, system optimization, process redesign, and value engineering. By promoting the responsible use of AI, FortressIQ aims to enhance digital transformation and unlock the potential of the workforce in enterprises.

Apex.AI

Series A in 2018
Apex.AI, Inc. develops software products specifically designed for autonomous mobility systems. Its primary offering, Apex.OS, is a software framework that simplifies the complexity of hardware, middleware, and interfaces, providing users with safe and secure APIs. The company also offers Apex.Autonomy, which is tailored for safety-critical applications. Additionally, Apex.AI features MARV.Automotive, an extensible data management platform that facilitates data transfer from vehicles to the cloud, enabling dynamic search-based analytics, log analysis, real-time algorithm execution, and data introspection through graphical tools. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Apex.AI aims to create robust and reliable operating systems for autonomous vehicles.

Kodiak Robotics

Series A in 2018
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. specializes in the development of autonomous technology specifically designed for long-haul trucking. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of freight transportation through its innovative solutions. By focusing on the unique challenges of long-haul logistics, Kodiak Robotics is positioning itself as a key player in the growing field of autonomous vehicles.

Kespry

Series C in 2017
Kespry Inc. specializes in touchless drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. The company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and converts data into actionable insights. Kespry's solutions are utilized across multiple sectors, including mining, construction, insurance, and pulp and paper, enabling organizations to measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets with greater efficiency. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Kespry serves clients globally, including notable companies such as John Deere and Fluor. Its integrated approach combines data capture with industry-specific analytics to enhance operational accuracy and decision-making processes.

Reliable Robotics

Series A in 2017
Provider of advanced aircraft automation services intended to make aircraft safer, available, and affordable. The company's service uses a certification-forward approach with gate-to-gate fully automated operation, enabling businesses to fundamentally transform and streamline the airline industry.

Brava Home

Series B in 2017
Brava Home is a technology company specializing in IoT and domestic automation, focusing on enhancing the home experience, particularly in the kitchen. By integrating science, technology, and design, Brava Home aims to empower individuals to prepare better food at home, thereby saving time and fostering joy in the cooking process. The company offers consumer electronics and hardware designed to streamline cooking and food preparation, reflecting its commitment to improving everyday culinary experiences. Brava Home is also dedicated to building a talented team that shares a passion for food and innovation.

Plus

Seed Round in 2016
PlusAI, Inc. develops self- driving trucks to enable commercialization of autonomous transport. The company operates a fleet of autonomous trucks in pilot programs in collaboration with freight shipping companies. PlusAI, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Cupertino, California.

Kespry

Series B in 2016
Kespry Inc. specializes in touchless drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. The company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and converts data into actionable insights. Kespry's solutions are utilized across multiple sectors, including mining, construction, insurance, and pulp and paper, enabling organizations to measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets with greater efficiency. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Kespry serves clients globally, including notable companies such as John Deere and Fluor. Its integrated approach combines data capture with industry-specific analytics to enhance operational accuracy and decision-making processes.

Kespry

Series A in 2014
Kespry Inc. specializes in touchless drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. The company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and converts data into actionable insights. Kespry's solutions are utilized across multiple sectors, including mining, construction, insurance, and pulp and paper, enabling organizations to measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets with greater efficiency. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Kespry serves clients globally, including notable companies such as John Deere and Fluor. Its integrated approach combines data capture with industry-specific analytics to enhance operational accuracy and decision-making processes.
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