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.
Sarona 4 Zvi Strachilevich Street Tel Aviv 6473957 Israel
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
Jack Fowler
Partner
Aaron Frank
Venture Partner
Adam Goldberg
Venture 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
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
Partner and Co-Founder
Justin Overdorff
Partner
Zac Pan
Associate Partner
Apoorva Pandhi
Associate
Krish Parikh
Partner of Business Services
Nicole Quinn
Partner
Adrian Nicholas Radu
Partner
Christopher Schaepe
Co-Founder
Alexander Schmitt
Partner
Shan Shan
Partner
Justin Shen
Partner
Justin Shen
Partner
Shuvi Shrivastava
Partner
Ishaan Preet Singh
Investor
Adam Smith
Partner
Bejul Somaia
Partner
Rahul Taneja
Partner
Alex Taussig
Partner
John Thompson
Venture Partner
Anoushka Vaswani
Partner
Rytis Vitkauskas
Partner
Jason Wang
Vice President
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 Transportation
Nirvana Insurance
Series C in 2025
Nirvana Insurance is an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer that utilizes telematics data to enhance safety and reduce fleet costs. The company leverages artificial intelligence and telematics data to offer personalized insurance solutions that reward safe driving practices. Nirvana provides tailored policies for both fleet and non-fleet operators, including options such as auto liability, auto physical damage, general liability, and motor truck cargo coverage. By analyzing telematics data, Nirvana offers upfront discounts of up to 20% for safe driving behaviors. Their Safety Intelligence Platform delivers AI-powered insights to help fleets enhance safety and efficiency. Utilizing real-time data, Nirvana streamlines the claims process, enabling faster resolutions and reducing downtime for drivers.
Airbound
Seed Round in 2024
Airbound is focused on revolutionizing delivery services by developing a unique delivery aircraft that utilizes a blended wing body tailsitter design. This innovative approach allows for a more compact and cost-effective vehicle, facilitating delivery capabilities up to 100 kilometers at an affordable rate. The company's primary goal is to enhance access to essential services in rural areas of India that currently lack delivery options. By employing a decentralized delivery network with zero infrastructure requirements, Airbound aims to enable timely medical deliveries between Community Health Centers, Primary Health Centers, and Subcenters. Through its application, users can order from local shops, which are then fulfilled by drones, thus improving the overall efficiency and accessibility of delivery services in underserved regions.
Zhejiang Lanneng
Venture Round in 2023
Zhejiang Lanneng is a proficient manufacturer of gas storage and transportation equipment combining R&D, production, sales, servicing, and system integration.
Nirvana Insurance
Series B in 2023
Nirvana Insurance is an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer that utilizes telematics data to enhance safety and reduce fleet costs. The company leverages artificial intelligence and telematics data to offer personalized insurance solutions that reward safe driving practices. Nirvana provides tailored policies for both fleet and non-fleet operators, including options such as auto liability, auto physical damage, general liability, and motor truck cargo coverage. By analyzing telematics data, Nirvana offers upfront discounts of up to 20% for safe driving behaviors. Their Safety Intelligence Platform delivers AI-powered insights to help fleets enhance safety and efficiency. Utilizing real-time data, Nirvana streamlines the claims process, enabling faster resolutions and reducing downtime for drivers.
Nirvana Insurance
Series A in 2022
Nirvana Insurance is an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer that utilizes telematics data to enhance safety and reduce fleet costs. The company leverages artificial intelligence and telematics data to offer personalized insurance solutions that reward safe driving practices. Nirvana provides tailored policies for both fleet and non-fleet operators, including options such as auto liability, auto physical damage, general liability, and motor truck cargo coverage. By analyzing telematics data, Nirvana offers upfront discounts of up to 20% for safe driving behaviors. Their Safety Intelligence Platform delivers AI-powered insights to help fleets enhance safety and efficiency. Utilizing real-time data, Nirvana streamlines the claims process, enabling faster resolutions and reducing downtime for drivers.
Urtopia
Seed Round in 2022
Urtopia is a company focused on developing and designing advanced e-bikes and commuting solutions aimed at enhancing urban travel experiences. With a vision of creating a new urban utopia, Urtopia emphasizes the integration of futuristic design and smart technology to promote healthier lifestyles among urban dwellers. Their e-bikes feature innovative capabilities, including IoT sensors, fingerprint recognition, torque sensors, gyroscopes, mmWave radar, and GPS. Additionally, Urtopia’s smart features encompass cellphone unlocking, voice control, remote tracking, and riding activity analysis. By prioritizing both efficiency and comfort, Urtopia aims to provide a greener means of transportation, empowering riders to explore their surroundings freely and enjoy improved commuting experiences.
Zapp
Series B in 2022
Zapp is a company that specializes in on-demand delivery services, focusing on providing essential items swiftly and conveniently. Founded in 2020 and based in Kent, United Kingdom, Zapp offers a platform that allows customers to order groceries and other everyday necessities from local stores, delivering them directly to their doors. The service operates 24/7, ensuring that users can access a wide range of products, including snacks, drinks, and groceries, all within minutes. Zapp is supported by prominent investors and boasts a team with significant experience from leading companies in the delivery and e-commerce sectors.
Qianchen Automobile
Series B in 2021
Qianchen Automobile is a smart electric commercial vehicle manufacturer of smart connected new energy commercial vehicles.
Freight Tiger
Venture Round in 2021
Freight Tiger is a provider of a digital freight network aimed at simplifying and enhancing logistics operations. The company's software integrates location intelligence, management, and fulfillment visibility, allowing logistics service providers and transportation companies to optimize truck usage and improve payment cycles. By offering a comprehensive platform for freight transactions and payments, Freight Tiger seeks to improve the efficiency and transparency of the logistics supply chain, ultimately benefiting individual workers and logistics managers alike.
Jetstream Africa
Seed Round in 2021
Jetstream Africa Limited is a cloud-based logistics platform based in Accra, Ghana, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing cross-border marine logistics services, facilitating freight forwarding and global exports for African suppliers. By offering tools for booking, tracking, and consolidating shipments, Jetstream enhances access to international trade for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. The platform aims to simplify the shipping process, making it more accessible for businesses to engage in global commerce.
Shappi
Seed Round in 2021
Shappi is a platform that connects shoppers with verified travelers to facilitate the delivery of products. The service operates by allowing travelers to rent out their unused luggage space, enabling them to transport items for shoppers. This innovative approach not only helps travelers offset their travel costs but also provides shoppers with an efficient and potentially cost-effective way to receive products. By leveraging the existing travel infrastructure, Shappi aims to create a seamless and reliable delivery solution that benefits both parties involved.
Shipper
Series B in 2021
Shipper is a digital logistics platform that streamlines the shipping process for freight forwarders and online vendors. By collaborating with various vendors, Shipper simplifies the pick-up and delivery of goods using selected logistics services. The platform offers a range of features, including package pick-up services, shipment management for logistics providers, and route predictions to optimize deliveries. Additionally, Shipper consolidates packages that are heading in the same direction, which enhances efficiency. Its multi-carrier API allows sellers to easily manage orders, print shipping labels, and access tracking information from various logistics providers through their mobile devices. This comprehensive approach supports online vendors in fulfilling and tracking orders effectively.
Zapp
Series A in 2021
Zapp is a company that specializes in on-demand delivery services, focusing on providing essential items swiftly and conveniently. Founded in 2020 and based in Kent, United Kingdom, Zapp offers a platform that allows customers to order groceries and other everyday necessities from local stores, delivering them directly to their doors. The service operates 24/7, ensuring that users can access a wide range of products, including snacks, drinks, and groceries, all within minutes. Zapp is supported by prominent investors and boasts a team with significant experience from leading companies in the delivery and e-commerce sectors.
Nirvana Insurance
Seed Round in 2021
Nirvana Insurance is an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer that utilizes telematics data to enhance safety and reduce fleet costs. The company leverages artificial intelligence and telematics data to offer personalized insurance solutions that reward safe driving practices. Nirvana provides tailored policies for both fleet and non-fleet operators, including options such as auto liability, auto physical damage, general liability, and motor truck cargo coverage. By analyzing telematics data, Nirvana offers upfront discounts of up to 20% for safe driving behaviors. Their Safety Intelligence Platform delivers AI-powered insights to help fleets enhance safety and efficiency. Utilizing real-time data, Nirvana streamlines the claims process, enabling faster resolutions and reducing downtime for drivers.
Full Truck Alliance
Venture Round in 2020
Full Truck Alliance is a Chinese company that operates a platform connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate the transportation of goods over various distances and cargo weights. The company provides comprehensive services to both shippers and truckers through its mobile and web platforms. Its primary source of revenue comes from the use of these platforms for freight matching services, as well as additional value-added services. By streamlining the logistics process, Full Truck Alliance aims to enhance efficiency in freight transportation within the region.
Shipper
Series A in 2020
Shipper is a digital logistics platform that streamlines the shipping process for freight forwarders and online vendors. By collaborating with various vendors, Shipper simplifies the pick-up and delivery of goods using selected logistics services. The platform offers a range of features, including package pick-up services, shipment management for logistics providers, and route predictions to optimize deliveries. Additionally, Shipper consolidates packages that are heading in the same direction, which enhances efficiency. Its multi-carrier API allows sellers to easily manage orders, print shipping labels, and access tracking information from various logistics providers through their mobile devices. This comprehensive approach supports online vendors in fulfilling and tracking orders effectively.
Dong Diaodu
Series A in 2019
Dong Diaodu provides the logistics industry with optimized delivery solutions of smart dispatch and optimized route based on “key dynamic cellular algorithm+ bump mapping + optimized smart search engine+ AI”.
Shipper
Seed Round in 2019
Shipper is a digital logistics platform that streamlines the shipping process for freight forwarders and online vendors. By collaborating with various vendors, Shipper simplifies the pick-up and delivery of goods using selected logistics services. The platform offers a range of features, including package pick-up services, shipment management for logistics providers, and route predictions to optimize deliveries. Additionally, Shipper consolidates packages that are heading in the same direction, which enhances efficiency. Its multi-carrier API allows sellers to easily manage orders, print shipping labels, and access tracking information from various logistics providers through their mobile devices. This comprehensive approach supports online vendors in fulfilling and tracking orders effectively.
Freight Tiger
Venture Round in 2019
Freight Tiger is a provider of a digital freight network aimed at simplifying and enhancing logistics operations. The company's software integrates location intelligence, management, and fulfillment visibility, allowing logistics service providers and transportation companies to optimize truck usage and improve payment cycles. By offering a comprehensive platform for freight transactions and payments, Freight Tiger seeks to improve the efficiency and transparency of the logistics supply chain, ultimately benefiting individual workers and logistics managers alike.
Aurora
Series B in 2019
Aurora is a self-driving vehicle company providing a platform that brings software and data services to operate passenger vehicles. To move both people and goods, the company develops Aurora Driver, a platform that brings together software, hardware, and data services to operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. Aurora is backed by Amazon and Sequoia, among others, and partners with industry leaders including Toyota, Uber, Volvo, and Paccar. Aurora tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. The company has offices in those areas as well as in Bozeman, MT; Seattle, WA; Louisville, CO; and Wixom, MI.
Shuttl
Series B in 2019
Shuttl is a mobile-based office shuttle service designed to enhance the daily commute experience. The company offers an app that facilitates easy bus booking at affordable flat rates, ensuring a convenient and comfortable journey. Shuttl's vehicles are air-conditioned and operate frequently on fixed routes, providing a reliable alternative to traditional public transport. By focusing on safety, dignity, and affordability, Shuttl aims to transform mass transit into a shared, eco-friendly, and tech-enabled solution for commuters. The service targets the challenges of daily travel by eliminating long waits and overcrowding, making it a practical choice for individuals seeking a more efficient way to reach their destinations.
Grab
Series H in 2018
Grab Holdings Inc., headquartered in Singapore, operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation and various on-demand services in Southeast Asia. The company, founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, offers services such as ride-hailing (GrabTaxi, GrabCar), carpooling (GrabHitch, GrabShare), shuttle services (GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus), and food delivery through its GrabFood platform. Grab also provides financial services, including payments, consumer loans, and enterprise offerings. It operates in eight countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Grab generates revenue by charging commissions to both consumers and service providers, with ride-hailing and food delivery contributing to 89% of its total revenue. The company competes with Foodpanda and Gojek in the region.
Shuttl
Series B in 2018
Shuttl is a mobile-based office shuttle service designed to enhance the daily commute experience. The company offers an app that facilitates easy bus booking at affordable flat rates, ensuring a convenient and comfortable journey. Shuttl's vehicles are air-conditioned and operate frequently on fixed routes, providing a reliable alternative to traditional public transport. By focusing on safety, dignity, and affordability, Shuttl aims to transform mass transit into a shared, eco-friendly, and tech-enabled solution for commuters. The service targets the challenges of daily travel by eliminating long waits and overcrowding, making it a practical choice for individuals seeking a more efficient way to reach their destinations.
Filld
Series A in 2017
Filld is a developer of an on-demand fuel delivery platform that allows users to have gasoline delivered to their vehicles at convenient locations such as homes, workplaces, or gyms. This service eliminates the need for customers to visit gas stations, thereby saving them time and enhancing convenience in their daily routines. The company employs a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model to streamline the last-mile fuel delivery process while ensuring data security through encryption and HTTPS protocol. In addition to fuel delivery, Filld offers online payday loans, catering to immediate financial needs. These loans vary in size based on the borrower’s state of residence and credit history, providing a versatile service that addresses both vehicle maintenance and financial assistance.
Yunmanman
Series D in 2016
Yunmanman is a mobile application dedicated to enhancing efficiency in the road transport and logistics sector. It serves as a platform that connects truck drivers with cargo owners, facilitating improved cargo allocation and transportation management. By providing comprehensive information and transaction services, the application aids users in finding suitable vehicles for their goods and vice versa. Yunmanman is based in Shanghai's Jiading Industrial Zone and was co-founded by a team of executives, including several experts from the logistics industry, notably from Alibaba. The company's focus is on optimizing freight transportation through intelligent logistics solutions and efficient vehicle dispatch.
Plus
Seed Round in 2016
Plus is a global provider of highly automated and fully autonomous driving solutions, headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with operations in the U.S. and Germany. The company develops AI-based autonomous driving software that addresses the driving intelligence challenge, utilizing an advanced autonomy technology platform. This platform is designed to enable safe, high-performance, and affordable autonomous vehicles at scale, employing a comprehensive 360-degree sensing system that integrates radar, LiDAR, and cameras for object detection. Plus collaborates with leading vehicle manufacturers, fleets, and technology companies worldwide, contributing to safer, more comfortable, and sustainable driving experiences. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative technology and business progress from multiple industry awards and publications.
Shuttl
Series A in 2015
Shuttl is a mobile-based office shuttle service designed to enhance the daily commute experience. The company offers an app that facilitates easy bus booking at affordable flat rates, ensuring a convenient and comfortable journey. Shuttl's vehicles are air-conditioned and operate frequently on fixed routes, providing a reliable alternative to traditional public transport. By focusing on safety, dignity, and affordability, Shuttl aims to transform mass transit into a shared, eco-friendly, and tech-enabled solution for commuters. The service targets the challenges of daily travel by eliminating long waits and overcrowding, making it a practical choice for individuals seeking a more efficient way to reach their destinations.
Filld
Seed Round in 2015
Filld is a developer of an on-demand fuel delivery platform that allows users to have gasoline delivered to their vehicles at convenient locations such as homes, workplaces, or gyms. This service eliminates the need for customers to visit gas stations, thereby saving them time and enhancing convenience in their daily routines. The company employs a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model to streamline the last-mile fuel delivery process while ensuring data security through encryption and HTTPS protocol. In addition to fuel delivery, Filld offers online payday loans, catering to immediate financial needs. These loans vary in size based on the borrower’s state of residence and credit history, providing a versatile service that addresses both vehicle maintenance and financial assistance.
123Feng
Series A in 2015
123Feng operates an online platform and provides courier delivery services. It provides last mile delivery services to O2O (online-to-offline) companies, restaurants, and fast VIP personal delivery services. 123Feng began operation in 2014. It has its headquarters in Hangzhou in China.
Yunmanman
Series C in 2015
Yunmanman is a mobile application dedicated to enhancing efficiency in the road transport and logistics sector. It serves as a platform that connects truck drivers with cargo owners, facilitating improved cargo allocation and transportation management. By providing comprehensive information and transaction services, the application aids users in finding suitable vehicles for their goods and vice versa. Yunmanman is based in Shanghai's Jiading Industrial Zone and was co-founded by a team of executives, including several experts from the logistics industry, notably from Alibaba. The company's focus is on optimizing freight transportation through intelligent logistics solutions and efficient vehicle dispatch.
Townrush
Seed Round in 2015
Townrush is an on-demand delivery platform that facilitates the rapid delivery of local goods within urban areas. By connecting merchants and customers with local logistics service providers, Townrush ensures efficient pickup and delivery of products throughout the city. The company is focused on optimizing the intra-city supply chain by integrating advanced routing and assignment algorithms with a robust payment system. Townrush's team consists of skilled engineers and designers with experience from leading tech companies, bringing together expertise from prestigious institutions. This innovative approach aims to enhance urban logistics and improve the overall delivery experience for customers.
Yunmanman
Series B in 2015
Yunmanman is a mobile application dedicated to enhancing efficiency in the road transport and logistics sector. It serves as a platform that connects truck drivers with cargo owners, facilitating improved cargo allocation and transportation management. By providing comprehensive information and transaction services, the application aids users in finding suitable vehicles for their goods and vice versa. Yunmanman is based in Shanghai's Jiading Industrial Zone and was co-founded by a team of executives, including several experts from the logistics industry, notably from Alibaba. The company's focus is on optimizing freight transportation through intelligent logistics solutions and efficient vehicle dispatch.
Edaijia
Series D in 2015
eDaijia, Inc. is a Beijing-based company that offers a mobile platform for users to reserve designated drivers, particularly after drinking or in situations where transportation is required. Launched in 2011, the service focuses on providing safe and convenient transportation solutions by connecting consumers with temporary drivers in their vicinity. In addition to driver reservations, eDaijia also emphasizes driver screening and insurance, ensuring a reliable and secure experience for its users.
Luxe
Seed Round in 2014
Luxe is building a logistics platform that will drive the next generation of local real time services, beginning with parking. The free Luxe app, available on iPhone, transforms parking from a necessary evil to a daily highlight. With a veteran team of leaders from Zynga, Tesla, Google, Yahoo and Groupon, a fleet of prescreened, friendly valets, dozens of insured and secure indoor parking lots and a sophisticated technology platform that monitors every step of the process from drop-off to pick-up, Luxe is leading the charge on a new industry of on demand services that addresses a ubiquitous urban challenge: parking.
Edaijia
Series C in 2014
eDaijia, Inc. is a Beijing-based company that offers a mobile platform for users to reserve designated drivers, particularly after drinking or in situations where transportation is required. Launched in 2011, the service focuses on providing safe and convenient transportation solutions by connecting consumers with temporary drivers in their vicinity. In addition to driver reservations, eDaijia also emphasizes driver screening and insurance, ensuring a reliable and secure experience for its users.
uuzuche.com
Series A in 2014
uuzuche.com is a private car sharing platform. uuzuche.com is more focused on the service surrounding the neighborhood community. The idea is to smooth out the rental and return process into a "Seamless Docking". The P2P channel makes the car rental price 30% lower than traditional costs, making it a more economic and environmental solution for those who need a vehicle.
Yunmanman
Series A in 2014
Yunmanman is a mobile application dedicated to enhancing efficiency in the road transport and logistics sector. It serves as a platform that connects truck drivers with cargo owners, facilitating improved cargo allocation and transportation management. By providing comprehensive information and transaction services, the application aids users in finding suitable vehicles for their goods and vice versa. Yunmanman is based in Shanghai's Jiading Industrial Zone and was co-founded by a team of executives, including several experts from the logistics industry, notably from Alibaba. The company's focus is on optimizing freight transportation through intelligent logistics solutions and efficient vehicle dispatch.
Edaijia
Series B in 2013
eDaijia, Inc. is a Beijing-based company that offers a mobile platform for users to reserve designated drivers, particularly after drinking or in situations where transportation is required. Launched in 2011, the service focuses on providing safe and convenient transportation solutions by connecting consumers with temporary drivers in their vicinity. In addition to driver reservations, eDaijia also emphasizes driver screening and insurance, ensuring a reliable and secure experience for its users.
Sidecar
Series A in 2012
Sidecar Technologies provides B2B delivery transportation network in the world. It is building the world's most convenient and affordable transportation network created for and powered by everyday people. All drivers are pre-vetted for safety and are free to give rides whenever they want. Sidecar safety system includes driver background checks, driver and rider rating systems, GPS tracking features, and the ability to share details of your trip in real-time. Sidecar was founded in San Francisco in 2011 and currently operates in ten cities and has facilitated more than half a million rides.
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