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
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
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 Video Streaming
Curastory
Seed Round in 2021
Curastory is a content creation platform that empowers creators to produce and manage their video content effectively. The platform enables users to shoot and edit high-quality videos, monetize their shows, and distribute them across various social media channels at no cost. Additionally, Curastory offers a programmatic media buying solution specifically for creator ad reads, facilitating monetization opportunities for creators. The platform also provides tools for video matchmaking and attribution tracking, allowing brands to benefit from targeted advertising while ensuring creators maintain ownership of their narratives. Overall, Curastory supports creators in maximizing their reach and revenue through innovative video solutions.
Heygo
Series A in 2021
Heygo is a mobile app that offers a travel-specific live-streaming platform where local guides conduct interactive tours from their cities. Users can connect with these guides to experience various global locations virtually, allowing them to explore and learn from the comfort of their homes. The platform has seen significant growth since its launch, leveraging a talented team to create a product with substantial potential. By facilitating real-time engagement between guides and users, Heygo enhances the travel experience, making it accessible to a wider audience through live-streamed, bite-sized tours.
Rheo TV
Seed Round in 2020
Rheo TV is a game-streaming platform that aims to make professional game streaming a mainstream career option in India by building an entertainment ecosystem that drives engagement and monetization. Today, India has nearly 200 million active gamers on smartphones. Ubiquitous internet infrastructure and affordable smartphones are leading to the increasing popularity of multiplayer online gaming in India, and Rheo TV is tapping into this phenomenon.
Trell
Seed Round in 2019
Trell is a community-based platform for discovering lifestyles through videos in Indian Languages. It enables people to create visual collections of their lifestyle experiences. The community shares new ideas, experiences, and product recommendations with each other in multiple Indian languages and over 7 different lifestyle categories including Fashion, Beauty, Movies & TV Series, Recipes, Travel & Personal Care. 100M + users create around 5M+ visual & textual blogs that get over 10 Billion views on the app every month.
Rheo TV
Seed Round in 2019
Rheo TV is a game-streaming platform that aims to make professional game streaming a mainstream career option in India by building an entertainment ecosystem that drives engagement and monetization. Today, India has nearly 200 million active gamers on smartphones. Ubiquitous internet infrastructure and affordable smartphones are leading to the increasing popularity of multiplayer online gaming in India, and Rheo TV is tapping into this phenomenon.
Invideo
Seed Round in 2019
InVideo is a company that specializes in a browser-based platform for video creation and editing, aimed at making professional-quality video production accessible to a broader audience. Its platform features a range of customizable templates and media assets, along with tools such as a flexible timeline, a drag-and-drop editor, and intelligent frames. Users can leverage natural language processing technology to enhance their video projects, utilizing features like a comprehensive video library and power transitions. InVideo also supports its users through customer service and fosters a community for creators, while offering mobile accessibility via its app, Filmr.
Cheddar
Series D in 2018
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates live news networks aimed at delivering fresh perspectives on business, technology, culture, and innovation. With a monthly viewership exceeding 6.5 million, Cheddar broadcasts its content across various platforms, including SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The company runs two primary networks: Cheddar, which focuses on business news highlighting innovative executives and technologies, and Cheddar Big News, a general news network catering to a younger audience. Broadcasting from notable locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and a street-level studio in New York's Flatiron Building, Cheddar seeks to provide an authentic voice that reflects the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of its viewers, enabling them to access live and on-demand news. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar aims to redefine news consumption in a post-cable era.
Cheddar
Series C in 2017
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates live news networks aimed at delivering fresh perspectives on business, technology, culture, and innovation. With a monthly viewership exceeding 6.5 million, Cheddar broadcasts its content across various platforms, including SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The company runs two primary networks: Cheddar, which focuses on business news highlighting innovative executives and technologies, and Cheddar Big News, a general news network catering to a younger audience. Broadcasting from notable locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and a street-level studio in New York's Flatiron Building, Cheddar seeks to provide an authentic voice that reflects the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of its viewers, enabling them to access live and on-demand news. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar aims to redefine news consumption in a post-cable era.
Cheddar
Series B in 2016
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates live news networks aimed at delivering fresh perspectives on business, technology, culture, and innovation. With a monthly viewership exceeding 6.5 million, Cheddar broadcasts its content across various platforms, including SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The company runs two primary networks: Cheddar, which focuses on business news highlighting innovative executives and technologies, and Cheddar Big News, a general news network catering to a younger audience. Broadcasting from notable locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and a street-level studio in New York's Flatiron Building, Cheddar seeks to provide an authentic voice that reflects the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of its viewers, enabling them to access live and on-demand news. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar aims to redefine news consumption in a post-cable era.
Eyeview
Series D in 2016
Eyeview Inc. is a video advertising technology company based in New York that specializes in providing brands with effective return on investment for their video advertising expenditures. The company’s flagship platform, VideoIQ, integrates consumer, brand, and retail data to create personalized, one-to-one video advertisements, which can be delivered programmatically across various platforms, including television, desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Eyeview also offers a range of solutions tailored to specific industries, such as lead generation for the automotive sector, in-store marketing for consumer packaged goods, and online booking for travel. The platform can be utilized through a managed service with support from Eyeview's team or via a self-service interface. Established in 2007, Eyeview has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and serves notable clients such as P&G, Walgreens, Lowes, Honda, and BMW.
Eyeview
Series D in 2014
Eyeview Inc. is a video advertising technology company based in New York that specializes in providing brands with effective return on investment for their video advertising expenditures. The company’s flagship platform, VideoIQ, integrates consumer, brand, and retail data to create personalized, one-to-one video advertisements, which can be delivered programmatically across various platforms, including television, desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Eyeview also offers a range of solutions tailored to specific industries, such as lead generation for the automotive sector, in-store marketing for consumer packaged goods, and online booking for travel. The platform can be utilized through a managed service with support from Eyeview's team or via a self-service interface. Established in 2007, Eyeview has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and serves notable clients such as P&G, Walgreens, Lowes, Honda, and BMW.
Whisper
Series C in 2014
Whisper is a media company that engages over 250 million users monthly through its platform, which features authentic stories, videos, and posts shared by individuals worldwide. The company utilizes its AI storytelling technology, Eliot, to enhance the content experience. Whisper's mobile app serves as the largest platform for individuals to express their genuine thoughts and feelings without revealing their identities. Additionally, Whisper connects anonymous professionals with tailored job opportunities, further expanding its role in the digital landscape. The app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Whisper is supported by several prominent venture investors, including Sequoia Capital, Tencent, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Whisper
Series B in 2013
Whisper is a media company that engages over 250 million users monthly through its platform, which features authentic stories, videos, and posts shared by individuals worldwide. The company utilizes its AI storytelling technology, Eliot, to enhance the content experience. Whisper's mobile app serves as the largest platform for individuals to express their genuine thoughts and feelings without revealing their identities. Additionally, Whisper connects anonymous professionals with tailored job opportunities, further expanding its role in the digital landscape. The app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Whisper is supported by several prominent venture investors, including Sequoia Capital, Tencent, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Eyeview
Series C in 2013
Eyeview Inc. is a video advertising technology company based in New York that specializes in providing brands with effective return on investment for their video advertising expenditures. The company’s flagship platform, VideoIQ, integrates consumer, brand, and retail data to create personalized, one-to-one video advertisements, which can be delivered programmatically across various platforms, including television, desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Eyeview also offers a range of solutions tailored to specific industries, such as lead generation for the automotive sector, in-store marketing for consumer packaged goods, and online booking for travel. The platform can be utilized through a managed service with support from Eyeview's team or via a self-service interface. Established in 2007, Eyeview has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and serves notable clients such as P&G, Walgreens, Lowes, Honda, and BMW.
Whisper
Series A in 2013
Whisper is a media company that engages over 250 million users monthly through its platform, which features authentic stories, videos, and posts shared by individuals worldwide. The company utilizes its AI storytelling technology, Eliot, to enhance the content experience. Whisper's mobile app serves as the largest platform for individuals to express their genuine thoughts and feelings without revealing their identities. Additionally, Whisper connects anonymous professionals with tailored job opportunities, further expanding its role in the digital landscape. The app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Whisper is supported by several prominent venture investors, including Sequoia Capital, Tencent, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Skyfire Labs
Series D in 2012
Skyfire Labs, now part of Opera Software since its acquisition in 2013, operates as the Network Solutions division within the company. Founded in 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, Skyfire focuses on enhancing the mobile Internet experience through advanced cloud computing technologies. It specializes in mobile video optimization and cloud services, particularly through its Skyfire Rocket Optimizer, which helps wireless operators save bandwidth by optimizing images for mobile devices. This enables carriers to make more efficient use of cell tower capacity. Additionally, Skyfire offers a free mobile browser that enhances the delivery of rich web media, supporting both operators and consumers in achieving better quality of experience and mobile monetization capabilities.
Rhythm NewMedia
Venture Round in 2012
Rhythm NewMedia specializes in mobile video advertising, connecting brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences through the sale and distribution of video, rich media, and immersive advertising formats. The company collaborates with over 50 premium media partners, including major names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, to provide targeted advertising within high-quality content across a diverse portfolio of more than 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm facilitated campaigns for over 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, and Disney, achieving significant engagement results. In addition to its advertising services, Rhythm also develops mobile applications and offers site design and media hosting services, enhancing its capabilities in the mobile advertising space.
Firework
Series A in 2012
Shanghai Spark Information Technology Co., Ltd. (火花TV) is a Chinese company specialized in the development of mobile internet-based TV series and mobile applications. It offers Firework, a video discovery community that enables users to find videos easily.
Skyfire Labs
Series C in 2012
Skyfire Labs, now part of Opera Software since its acquisition in 2013, operates as the Network Solutions division within the company. Founded in 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, Skyfire focuses on enhancing the mobile Internet experience through advanced cloud computing technologies. It specializes in mobile video optimization and cloud services, particularly through its Skyfire Rocket Optimizer, which helps wireless operators save bandwidth by optimizing images for mobile devices. This enables carriers to make more efficient use of cell tower capacity. Additionally, Skyfire offers a free mobile browser that enhances the delivery of rich web media, supporting both operators and consumers in achieving better quality of experience and mobile monetization capabilities.
Eyeview
Series B in 2012
Eyeview Inc. is a video advertising technology company based in New York that specializes in providing brands with effective return on investment for their video advertising expenditures. The company’s flagship platform, VideoIQ, integrates consumer, brand, and retail data to create personalized, one-to-one video advertisements, which can be delivered programmatically across various platforms, including television, desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Eyeview also offers a range of solutions tailored to specific industries, such as lead generation for the automotive sector, in-store marketing for consumer packaged goods, and online booking for travel. The platform can be utilized through a managed service with support from Eyeview's team or via a self-service interface. Established in 2007, Eyeview has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and serves notable clients such as P&G, Walgreens, Lowes, Honda, and BMW.
Rhythm NewMedia
Series C in 2010
Rhythm NewMedia specializes in mobile video advertising, connecting brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences through the sale and distribution of video, rich media, and immersive advertising formats. The company collaborates with over 50 premium media partners, including major names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, to provide targeted advertising within high-quality content across a diverse portfolio of more than 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm facilitated campaigns for over 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, and Disney, achieving significant engagement results. In addition to its advertising services, Rhythm also develops mobile applications and offers site design and media hosting services, enhancing its capabilities in the mobile advertising space.
Eyeview
Series A in 2010
Eyeview Inc. is a video advertising technology company based in New York that specializes in providing brands with effective return on investment for their video advertising expenditures. The company’s flagship platform, VideoIQ, integrates consumer, brand, and retail data to create personalized, one-to-one video advertisements, which can be delivered programmatically across various platforms, including television, desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Eyeview also offers a range of solutions tailored to specific industries, such as lead generation for the automotive sector, in-store marketing for consumer packaged goods, and online booking for travel. The platform can be utilized through a managed service with support from Eyeview's team or via a self-service interface. Established in 2007, Eyeview has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and serves notable clients such as P&G, Walgreens, Lowes, Honda, and BMW.
Skyfire Labs
Series B in 2009
Skyfire Labs, now part of Opera Software since its acquisition in 2013, operates as the Network Solutions division within the company. Founded in 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, Skyfire focuses on enhancing the mobile Internet experience through advanced cloud computing technologies. It specializes in mobile video optimization and cloud services, particularly through its Skyfire Rocket Optimizer, which helps wireless operators save bandwidth by optimizing images for mobile devices. This enables carriers to make more efficient use of cell tower capacity. Additionally, Skyfire offers a free mobile browser that enhances the delivery of rich web media, supporting both operators and consumers in achieving better quality of experience and mobile monetization capabilities.
Eyeview
Seed Round in 2008
Eyeview Inc. is a video advertising technology company based in New York that specializes in providing brands with effective return on investment for their video advertising expenditures. The company’s flagship platform, VideoIQ, integrates consumer, brand, and retail data to create personalized, one-to-one video advertisements, which can be delivered programmatically across various platforms, including television, desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Eyeview also offers a range of solutions tailored to specific industries, such as lead generation for the automotive sector, in-store marketing for consumer packaged goods, and online booking for travel. The platform can be utilized through a managed service with support from Eyeview's team or via a self-service interface. Established in 2007, Eyeview has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and serves notable clients such as P&G, Walgreens, Lowes, Honda, and BMW.
Skyfire Labs
Series B in 2008
Skyfire Labs, now part of Opera Software since its acquisition in 2013, operates as the Network Solutions division within the company. Founded in 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, Skyfire focuses on enhancing the mobile Internet experience through advanced cloud computing technologies. It specializes in mobile video optimization and cloud services, particularly through its Skyfire Rocket Optimizer, which helps wireless operators save bandwidth by optimizing images for mobile devices. This enables carriers to make more efficient use of cell tower capacity. Additionally, Skyfire offers a free mobile browser that enhances the delivery of rich web media, supporting both operators and consumers in achieving better quality of experience and mobile monetization capabilities.
Flixster
Series B in 2008
Flixster, Inc. is an online platform that caters to movie enthusiasts in the United States and Australia by enabling them to discover, collect, watch, and store films across web, mobile, and television platforms. Launched in 2005 and based in San Francisco, the company combines social networking features with movie-related content, allowing users to create profiles, invite friends, rate films and actors, and post reviews. Additionally, Flixster provides access to critical opinions, editorial insights, movie showtimes, celebrity news, and video clips. With a user base exceeding 50 million and over 1.5 billion movie ratings, Flixster has established itself as a comprehensive community for film fans, facilitating engagement and interaction among its users. Since April 2016, Flixster has operated as a subsidiary of Fandango Media, LLC.
TZero Technologies
Series C in 2008
TZero Technologies designs and develops ultra wideband semiconductors for video distribution. The company offers wirelessly connects devices and ultra wideband chipsets, which connect audiovisual components, such as televisions, set-top boxes, and digital video recorders. It serves consumer electronics, service providers, and computer manufacturers. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Flixster
Series A in 2007
Flixster, Inc. is an online platform that caters to movie enthusiasts in the United States and Australia by enabling them to discover, collect, watch, and store films across web, mobile, and television platforms. Launched in 2005 and based in San Francisco, the company combines social networking features with movie-related content, allowing users to create profiles, invite friends, rate films and actors, and post reviews. Additionally, Flixster provides access to critical opinions, editorial insights, movie showtimes, celebrity news, and video clips. With a user base exceeding 50 million and over 1.5 billion movie ratings, Flixster has established itself as a comprehensive community for film fans, facilitating engagement and interaction among its users. Since April 2016, Flixster has operated as a subsidiary of Fandango Media, LLC.
Rhythm NewMedia
Series B in 2006
Rhythm NewMedia specializes in mobile video advertising, connecting brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences through the sale and distribution of video, rich media, and immersive advertising formats. The company collaborates with over 50 premium media partners, including major names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, to provide targeted advertising within high-quality content across a diverse portfolio of more than 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm facilitated campaigns for over 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, and Disney, achieving significant engagement results. In addition to its advertising services, Rhythm also develops mobile applications and offers site design and media hosting services, enhancing its capabilities in the mobile advertising space.
TZero Technologies
Series B in 2006
TZero Technologies designs and develops ultra wideband semiconductors for video distribution. The company offers wirelessly connects devices and ultra wideband chipsets, which connect audiovisual components, such as televisions, set-top boxes, and digital video recorders. It serves consumer electronics, service providers, and computer manufacturers. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Rhythm NewMedia
Series A in 2005
Rhythm NewMedia specializes in mobile video advertising, connecting brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences through the sale and distribution of video, rich media, and immersive advertising formats. The company collaborates with over 50 premium media partners, including major names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, to provide targeted advertising within high-quality content across a diverse portfolio of more than 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm facilitated campaigns for over 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, and Disney, achieving significant engagement results. In addition to its advertising services, Rhythm also develops mobile applications and offers site design and media hosting services, enhancing its capabilities in the mobile advertising space.
TZero Technologies
Series A in 2004
TZero Technologies designs and develops ultra wideband semiconductors for video distribution. The company offers wirelessly connects devices and ultra wideband chipsets, which connect audiovisual components, such as televisions, set-top boxes, and digital video recorders. It serves consumer electronics, service providers, and computer manufacturers. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
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